Author: Free Transit Ottawa

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  Ottawa Budget Struggles: Cut Fares Not Service

  Ottawa faces a real risk of more cuts to bus service after a recently announced budget shortfall. This was, unfortunately, entirely self inflicted. The mayor left a $39-million hole in … Keep reading »

  Public Goods  •  April 21, 2023  •  Free Transit Ottawa
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  Transit Policy and COVID-19

  Public transit is an essential service. In the midst of a pandemic it is also a particularly dangerous one for transit workers and transit users. The City of Ottawa has … Keep reading »

  Public Goods  •  December 29, 2020  •  Free Transit Ottawa
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  Campaign for Improved and Democratized Transit in Ottawa

  Our ‘New Vision’ involves demands for a significant expansion of ‘Fare Free’ and accessible transit, improved service, and a governance structure that would make transit decisions more accountable to the … Keep reading »

  Public Goods  •  February 18, 2020  •  Free Transit Ottawa
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  Free Transit in Ottawa

  Fighting Against Climate Change and for Social Justice Ottawa’s public transit system has many shortcomings. Too often buses are congested and/or infrequent. Few stops have shelters and many users face lengthy … Keep reading »

  Public Goods  •  March 25, 2019  •  Free Transit Ottawa