OC Transpo intends to retain its 16-year-old articulated buses in operation to keep routes active. The transit provider currently deals with a multi-million-dollar deficit. Ticket sales and passenger numbers have not rebounded fully, leaving ridership at 67% of pre-pandemic levels.

CTV News outlined the strategy regarding the aging articulated bus fleet and the economic strain facing the operator. The budget gap remains as passenger totals continue below former rates. In further local news, thousands of youth used Ottawa buses and trains for free this summer. The operator continues to maintain its transport fleet and finances under these difficult conditions.