OC Transpo decided to run its 16-year-old articulated buses in active service to support daily operations. The transit provider currently deals with a multi-million-dollar deficit. Ticket sales and passenger numbers have not recovered fully, leaving ridership at 67% of pre-pandemic figures.

CTV News published details regarding the aging articulated bus fleet and the budget shortfall facing the operator. The budget gap persists while passenger totals stay far under former levels. In additional transit news, thousands of youth travelled on Ottawa buses and trains for free this summer. The operator continues to maintain its transport fleet and budget during these difficult conditions.