OC Transpo Blog http://www.octranspo1.com/blog/ News, events and updates from OC Transpo Updates released for MyTransit, the official OC Transpo app for iPhone Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:55:27 EST
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    • ]]>     http://octranspo1.com/blog/article/updates_released_for_mytransit_the_official_oc_transpo_app_for_iphone1

    The updated application now offers updates to schedules to reflect the Summer service change that will go into effect on most routes on June 24. Version 1.1.3 of MyTransit also contains some minor bug fixes.

    ]]>     http://octranspo1.com/blog/article/updates_released_for_mytransit_the_official_oc_transpo_app_for_iphone1     Distribution of 200,000 free PRESTO cards delayed Fri, 08 Jun 2012 10:30:04 EST ]]> http://octranspo1.com/blog/article/distribution_of_200000_free_presto_cards_delayed PRESTO and the City of Ottawa announced that the June 10, 2012 distribution of 200,000 free PRESTO cards will be delayed to address and resolve issues.

    ]]>     http://octranspo1.com/blog/article/distribution_of_200000_free_presto_cards_delayed     Behind the Scenes: Delays and Cancellations Fri, 11 May 2012 10:22:25 EST
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    • ]]>     http://octranspo1.com/blog/article/behind_the_scenes_delays_and_cancellations1 OC Transpo is committed to providing reliable service, but with over 10,000 trips scheduled each day, delays and cancellations are bound to happen.

    ]]>     http://octranspo1.com/blog/article/behind_the_scenes_delays_and_cancellations1     New updates have been released for MyTransit, the official OC Transpo app for iPhone. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:29:44 EST ]]> http://octranspo1.com/blog/article/new_updates_have_been_released_for_mytransit_the_official_oc_transpo_app_fo

    The updated application now offers updates to schedules to reflect the Spring service change that will go into effect on most routes on April 23. Version 1.1.1 of MyTransit also contains some minor bug fixes.

    ]]>     http://octranspo1.com/blog/article/new_updates_have_been_released_for_mytransit_the_official_oc_transpo_app_fo     Updates released for MyTransit, the official OC Transpo app for iPhone Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:36:23 EST ]]> http://octranspo1.com/blog/article/updates_released_for_mytransit_the_official_oc_transpo_app_for_iphone

    New updates have been released for MyTransit, the official OC Transpo app for iPhone.

    ]]>     http://octranspo1.com/blog/article/updates_released_for_mytransit_the_official_oc_transpo_app_for_iphone     Students vote in favour of U-Pass Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:32:57 EST
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    • ]]>     http://octranspo1.com/blog/article/students_vote_in_favour_of_u-pass Students at the University of Ottawa and Carleton University have spoken, and the U-Pass program will continue for another three years. Undergraduate and graduate votes at both universities were heavily in favour of continuing with the deeply-discounted U-Pass at $180 per term - a great value when the alternative student monthly passes would cost $300 per term.

    ]]>     http://octranspo1.com/blog/article/students_vote_in_favour_of_u-pass     OC Transpo releases the Live Next Bus Arrival Data Feed Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:43:05 EST ]]> http://octranspo1.com/blog/article/oc_transpo_releases_the_live_next_bus_arrival_data_feed

    OC Transpo is pleased to announce the release of its live transit data. 

    This data is available to the public via the OC Transpo Live Next Bus Arrival Data Feed API, which enables developers to create applications for the desktop, web or mobile devices that includes transit data.

    ]]>     http://octranspo1.com/blog/article/oc_transpo_releases_the_live_next_bus_arrival_data_feed     OC Transpo announces the release of MyTransit, our official mobile app for iPhone Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:03:01 EST ]]> http://octranspo1.com/blog/article/oc_transpo_announces_the_release_of_mytransit_our_official_mobile_app_for_i MyTransit is free to download from the App Store using your current iTunes account. 

    The app is equipped with a variety of features to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date information about your routes and stops. 

    ]]>     http://octranspo1.com/blog/article/oc_transpo_announces_the_release_of_mytransit_our_official_mobile_app_for_i     OC Transpo Launches Official Flickr Page and YouTube Channel Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:30:10 EST ]]> http://octranspo1.com/blog/article/oc_transpo_launches_official_flickr_page_and_youtube_channel In addition to our official Facebook Page and Twitter feeds, OC Transpo is excited to announce two more official social channels - a Flickr Page and a YouTube Channel!

    ]]>     http://octranspo1.com/blog/article/oc_transpo_launches_official_flickr_page_and_youtube_channel     OC Transpo’s 560-560 Next Bus Arrivals service Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:14:20 EST
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    • ]]>     http://octranspo1.com/blog/article/oc_transpos_560-560_next_bus_arrivals_service OC Transpo’s 560-560 Next Bus Arrivals service is a convenient navigation tool that provides real-time bus schedules and the latest transit information via SMS.

    ]]>     http://octranspo1.com/blog/article/oc_transpos_560-560_next_bus_arrivals_service     The official OC Transpo blog is here Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:12:18 EST
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    • ]]>     http://octranspo1.com/blog/article/the_official_oc_transpo_blog_is_here Welcome to the OC Transpo blog, your source for information on topics that affect you - the Ottawa transit user. We’ll be blogging, posting articles, pictures, and videos on a regular basis.

    ]]>     http://octranspo1.com/blog/article/the_official_oc_transpo_blog_is_here     Ride the Free OLG Sno-Bus to Special Winterlude Events Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:30:44 EST
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    • ]]>     http://octranspo1.com/blog/article/ride_the_free_olg_sno-bus_to_special_winterlude_events OC Transpo is pleased to take part in the 34th edition of Winterlude! Held from February 3 to 20, 2012, this family-friendly celebration transforms Canada’s Capital Region into the ideal destination to celebrate Canadian traditions in wintertime. Winterlude 2012 features a variety of events and activities to keep the whole family busy!

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