Cost of living: 11 things that will cost more in Ottawa in 2025 [Video]

Ottawa residents will be paying more to board the bus and the O-Train, park on city streets, use City of Ottawa services and turn on the lights in 2025.

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at 11 things that will cost you more in Ottawa this year.

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OC Transpo fares

Transit riders will be paying more to board the bus in 2025.

The 2025 City of Ottawa budget includes a five per cent increase in transit fares, and the elimination of free rides for 11- and 12-year-olds.

Here is a look at the OC Transpo fare increases:

As of Jan. 1, 2025:

• Adult monthly pass: $135 ($128.75 in 2024)
• Youth monthly pass (13 to 18 years-old): $104 ($99.25 in 2024)
• Adult single-ride fare (paid by card): $4 ($3.80 in 2024)
• Adult single-ride fare (paid by cash): $4.05 ($3.85 in 2024)
• Senior single-ride fare (paid by e-purse): $3.20 …