Tickets can be purchased from a vending machine on the platform, and certain bus passes are also valid for the trillium line. The longer you are there the better the work you can chose. Oc transpo driver had the balls to drive past the people it was supposed to pick up. Aissatou diallo, a driver who had been on the job for less than a year and remains on probation, was driving oc transpo bus 269 en route to kanatas. We will be prioritizing changes that keep sufficient space available on buses and changes that address travel needs to essential services based on staff and customer feedback. Dont think there havent been complaints about oc transpo, though. Would have been nice for the driver to let you on, but if this is the worst thing to happen to you today then youre doing pretty well. Getting from here to there in beautiful orange county is a snap with public transportation, ridesharing, and biking. Oc transpo schedules fiction, driver says in scathing attack. An oc transpo bus crashed into a shelter at lees station on the transitway on july 19, 2003.
Two types of formal complaints can be made against special constables. No charges for driver of oc transpo bus that injured. Oc transpo bus driver punched in face on easter monday. Complaints down against oc transpo drivers on phones cbc. The many features in this app helps tourists and daily commuters find bus stops, light rail train lrt otrain terminals, obtain. Driver sheds oc transpo logo to protest harassment from frustrated. Bus driver in oc transpo crash alleged to have had. Also a few new flyer articulated buses, nova bus lfs lowfloor buses, mci classic buses, and gmc new look buses. Someone in our group asked the next bus driver if he could ask our bus to wait, and he said he could radio the dispatcher but theres nothing he can do. Union is strong for drivers, but weak to garage personnel.
A veteran oc transpo driver says the company specifically warns doubledecker operators to beware of transitway overhangs. This estimate is based upon 2 oc transpo bus operator salary reports provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods. Bailey says her supervisor took the complaint to middle management but she. This is probably one of many reasons why we have complaints compliments ratio stand over 7. The only time fares are checked are by transit police. It only takes a second, and your information is anonymous.
You should report a bus safety issue you observe as soon as possible, but at least within 60 days. Jamie is a oc transpo bus driver who for the past two weeks has refused to wear her uniform on the job. The ottawa citizen reported a few weeks ago that riders made 178 complaints about drivers using electronic devices behind the wheel between the yearlong period from april 1, 2010, to march 31, 2011. Oc transpo drivers, dispatchers, and maintenance workers under.
Ottawa police release image of man accused of assaulting an oc transpo bus driver. Your letters and feedback on oc transpos service changes. Troy charter, assistant general manager of transit operations, confirmed that the. Oc transpo riders take to twitter to voice complaints. Other spring service changes include adjusted schedules and seasonal reductions to reflect the lower demand for service. Thats the consensus from oc transpo riders who use social media to complain about pretty much anything. In many european cities bus drivers are not required to check if you paid for your fare because its all done by machines like the presto reader. No charges will be laid against the driver of an oc transpo bus that struck a woman, sending her to hospital with injuries to her foot. Also, there are thousands of people that work for oc transpo that continue to make this service possible. Parapay presto my alerts travel planner trip plans. The app received recognition for the getting around category at the apps4ottawa contest that ran in february 2011. Obviously your driver sounded like he was on a bit of a power trip, but if oc transpo allowed him to only be concerned driving everyone would win. Oc transpo schedules fiction, driver says in scathing. For example, i had dropped off almost standing load of passengers beyond my routes.
I am a student at carleton and i avoid taking the bus as much as possible. Michelle brynkus says she was humiliated and treated like a criminal by oc transpo workers after she was kicked off the number 97 bus and forced to stand in the rain with all of her luggage because her presto card. The shields will be designed to restrict customer access to the operators area, according to a memo from general manager john manconi. It is not just about the great perks but about the great team and people who invest in your growth as a professional. Ashley burkecbc a woman says an oc transpo driver told her it wasnt his job to babysit after she complained to him about a man harassing female passengers aboard a bus. I have learned that public transit plays a key role in the operation of the city. There was no evidence found to the fact of the driver. Yes, oc transpo and councillor shad qadri say they are listening following up on feedback. The main causes of the strike were disagreements between the city of ottawa and the union regarding scheduling, payroll and seniority. Many times i have gone over and beyond as a bus driver.
We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Oc transpo bus stop times and schedule for stop 3007. Its formal name was the ottawacarleton regional transit commission, but the service was promoted in both english and french under the oc transpo name, whose oc initials are derived from ottawacarleton. Oc transpo will be monitoring the adjusted transit service. In my opinion drivers do not need the extra hassle of making sure youve paid your fare. I hate taking the bus on wednesdays, wrote one twitter user on, you guessed it. Bailey, whos been a driver since 2015, went public earlier this year with her complaints of longstanding sexual harassment on the job, a. A free inside look at oc transpo salary trends based on 6 salaries wages for 5 jobs at oc transpo.
Apr 17, 2015 oc transpo s largest union has rejected the citys offer of a fouryear contract extension announced last week, almost a year before the current contract is due to expire. In 1973, oc transpo introduced the first brt system in the world. Mostly new flyer invero buses, with the majority of the others being daimlerchrysler orion vi buses. The city of ottawa and the amalgamated transit union have reached a tentative deal to end a public transit strike that has paralyzed the nations capital for 51 days. I just wanted to let you all know that i am fully aware of your concerns. Bus rider grumbling doesnt bother this equally frustrated. May, 2018 oc transpo will be installing protective barriers between passengers and drivers on a handful of city buses as part of a pilot project later this year. Some time i even dropped off passengers on my brake time so they dont miss the game. Salaries posted anonymously by oc transpo employees. Occasionally, oc transpo special constables or other employees prompted passengers for proofofpayment. Riley brockington, city councillor river ward oc transpo. Autologin on future visits show my name in the online users list script executed in 0.
Oc transpo ottawacarleton transportation commission is the public transit agency of the. Management has a general concern for the well being of its employees. Oc transpo driver tests positive for covid19 cbc news cbc. Oc transpo customer service oc transpo phone number oc.
Reviews from oc transpo employees about oc transpo culture, salaries, benefits, worklife balance, management, job security, and more. The city of ottawa is committed to continuous organizational improvement in an environment where all complaints are dealt with fairly in a respectful, transparent fashion, as quickly as possible. An oc transpo driver has tested positive for covid19, an internal. Oc transpo driver calls out agency, says its not reliable oc transpo facing shortage of backup bus drivers, union warns for years weve been basically watching the place burn down around us. The hours can be tenuous for new drivers as everything is by seniority. On july 18, 2009 i left baltimore, md in route to indiana to pursue a career in truck driving with cr englan trucking company.
After her encounter, hurst said she filed a complaint with oc transpo. Jan 30, 2007 a report on ottawa buses that are rusting and the dead line note. Ottawa mayor jim watson said he supports oc transpo s decision to silence a bus driver known for crooning while transporting passengers. Any member of the public who is directly affected by the conduct of a special constable or scu services or policies can make a complaint. Im sorry if i dont enjoy being assaulted and harassed. Yves roy, known as the singing bus driver, was told to stop. Oc transpo is urban transit service of the city of ottawa and gatineau, quebec, ontario, canada. Complaints, complaints, complaints against oc transpo and sto. Nineteenyearold vicky murray claims she was held hostage on an oc transpo bus after she asked the driver a. Crabtree said that there were more than 100 assaults committed against oc transpo drivers in 2017.
The operator drove five buses serving several different routes in the three days before selfisolating, the head of oc transpo said. Get this page going by posting your interview experience. See all bus operator salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market. Its the most unpleasant experience thus i walk or bike.
An oc transpo driver who drove five buses on 16 routes in the hours before feeling sick has tested positive for covid19. Our bus and metrolink train services are clean, safe, and convenient. Ottawa transit previously known as my oc transpo is a unique transportation app that helps you find your way around ottawa and the valley. Hi, to go to work, i use the cr transpo bus service and weve just been told that starting april first, oc transpo has cancelled all agreements with all rural bus companies, which means no more rural buses are allowed on the oc transpo bus routes. Ottawacarleton regional transit commission cptdb wiki. This month has seen record snowfall in ottawa, and longtime bus driver frank fata says it hasnt been easy on passengers or drivers. Complaints down against oc transpo drivers on phones cbc news. Parapay presto my alerts travel planner main navigation open. Plan routes, get realtime schedules, view fares, get inspired, and save with special discounts. I get off at hurdman to catch any oc transpo that goes to. Oc transpo is a prime and horrific example of the mean, passiveaggressive culture of behaviour that permeates this cold, bureaucratic town. Oc transpo driver jamie bailey poses for a photo in ottawa wednesday nov 14, 2019. I am working with oc transpo and will get back to you with a follow up within the next two weeks, qadri posted to facebook on january 16. Oc transpo to test out driver shields on city buses.
Oc transpo driver jamie bailey says for years she endured. I enjoyed learning about change management and how oc transpo dealt with prestos initial technological failure. The driver s seat section of the website is reserved for oc transpo employees only, unauthorized access is prohibited. In order to view this page, you must have javascript enabled in your browser. Ottawa starting sunday, april 23, oc transpo will introduce new route numbers for many routes as part of getting ready for the opening of the otrain confederation line in 2018. If an oc transpo bus driver is in a bad mood, you could be the target of their wrath, and for no justifiable reason at all. Clarencerockland museum 687 laurier street, rockland, on jeanmarc lalonde arena 1450 du park ave, rockland, on rockland city hall 1560 laurier, rockland, on please note that this parking is not available during the construction of the new fire hall sttrinity church 2178 laurier, rockland, on. Oc transpo ottawa, ontario transportation service, tour. A safety complaint is related to the mechanical condition of the bus bald tires, brakes that might be faulty, lights not properly operating, etc. Ottawa mayor backs silencing singing bus driver cbc news. An oc transpo operator has written a blistering critique of the organization, saying its schedules are illdesigned works of fiction that have let. The number of public complaints against oc transpo drivers caught using phones while driving buses has gone down.
Jun 22, 2012 i am a student at carleton and i avoid taking the bus as much as possible. An oc transpo operator has written a blistering critique of the organization, saying its schedules are illdesigned works of fiction that have let down passengers for years and created chronic absenteeism among overworked drivers. Kiralynn ferderber, 35, said the harassment began shortly after a man boarded the route 97 bus near mackenzie king station on tuesday morning. We had a half hour to wait for the next bus, or take three different buses to get to home, so we started talking about some suggestions for oc transpo. Perhaps they could reduce some of those jobs of taking complaints and pretending it matters. Trillium line tickets were exchanged for bus transfers upon boarding a bus.
This section of the oc transpo website allows employees private access to current events and information. If you want to work with the best in the industry then transpo group is the place. Ottawacarleton regional transit commission, commonly known as oc transpo is the urban transit service of the city of ottawa, ontario, canada. Oc transpo warns doubledecker drivers about overhang. Aug 16, 2011 dont think there havent been complaints about oc transpo, though. Oc transpo drivers are instructed not to stare at the video monitor while driving.
No one was seriously injured, six passengers were taken to. Purchasing is administered by the city of ottawas supply services department. Oc transpo is the urban transit service of the city of ottawa, ontario, canada. One on one customer service and representing the municipal government was a helpful milestone in character building to my already outgoing personality. The ottawa bustrain crash was a collision that occurred between an oc transpo doubledecker bus and a via rail train in the ottawa suburb of barrhaven on 18 september 20, that killed six people. Oc transpo to test out driver shields on city buses cbc news. Chris grover, 46, wrote an open letter to the citizens of ottawa, personally apologizing for longstanding, unreliable bus service.
Oc transpo drivers, dispatchers, and maintenance workers under amalgamated transit union local 279 went on strike december 10, 2008, at 12. With the new presto service i wish oc transpo would implement a standard that bus drivers only priority is 1 driving the bus and 2 keeping everyone on board safe. A complaint about the policies or services of the special constables unit scu a complaint about the conduct of a special constable. Driver sheds oc transpo logo to protest harassment from.
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