OC Transpo offers free weekend of transit, advocates say ‘it’s a good start’ [Video]

OC Transpo is offering free service on all buses, trains and Para Transpo this weekend, which transit advocates have welcomed but argue doesn’t redress ongoing concerns about service reliability.

The free rides are to thank riders for their patience during a period of disruption, according to Renée Amilcar, the general manager of OC Transpo.

“We know that we have been working hard to improve the service, and it was tough on you as a customers,” she said.

OC Transpo overhauled its bus routes on April 27 as part of its “New Ways to Bus” initiative, which it says aims to adjust service to post-pandemic ridership and realign routes with its expanded rail network.