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Transit riders are paying more to board OC Transpo buses and the O-Train in 2025.
The City of Ottawa increased transit fares by an average of 5 per cent in the 2025 budget as part of a plan to address a $120 million shortfall in the OC Transpo operating budget this year.
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The cost of a monthly adult pass increases $6.25 to $135, while a youth monthly bus pass now costs $104, up $4.75 from 2024.
A review of transit fares across Canada shows OC Transpo now charges the fourth most expensive adult monthly transit fare in Canada, while the youth monthly bus pass is the third highest across the country. The cost of a single-ride cash fare on OC Transpo at $4.05 is the fourth highest in Canada.
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