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Winter is Coming – Are You Ready for Inclement Weather?
- Monday, 11 November 2019 12:14
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Student safety is always our number one priority and that’s why we base our decisions on the best and most up-to-date information we have. Read more about OSTA’s inclement weather policies and procedures…
Notification to decline transportation
- Friday, 01 November 2019 11:49
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Not using the bus? There are a lot of students who could use that empty seat! Do your part by filling out a NOTIFICATION TO DECLINE TRANSPORTATION FORM and you will be helping a student in need. Forms can be emailed to your zone: West Zone email: west@ottawaschoolbus.ca Centre West Zone […]
OSTA Public Board Meeting – November 4, 2019
- Monday, 28 October 2019 11:00
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OSTA will be holding a Public Governance Board Meeting on Monday November 4, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Confederation Education Centre, 1645 Woodroffe Ave, Room 100. Agenda The agenda can be found here, with its related documents to be posted three (3) days prior […]
Empty Seat Assignments
- Sunday, 27 October 2019 11:49
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The first wave of empty seat assignments is now complete. 5,107 applications were received and 3,379 seats were assigned. All remaining students are on wait lists, including those whose applications were received after the September 20 deadline. The next empty seat review will occur mid-November. Parents/guardians of students on waiting […]
The Ottawa Safety Council is recruiting Crossing Guards!
- Tuesday, 22 October 2019 08:52
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Help your community with an important and rewarding job as a Crossing Guard! This opportunity is great for retirees, stay at home parents and anyone looking for a flexible part time job. If you are interested in getting involved in your community, the Crossing Guard position is a wonderful way […]
Assigned Empty Seats by School
- Wednesday, 02 October 2019 16:05
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DO NOT PLACE YOUR CHILD ON THE BUS UNTIL THE “EFFECTIVE BY” DATE FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY If your child’s school has been posted then all available seats have been assigned. Please check bus stop finder to see if your child has been approved. If there is no busing information then your […]
New Stop-Arm Cameras on OSTA Buses – Special Privacy Announcement
- Thursday, 05 September 2019 10:05
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The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority and our Operators are pleased to be working with Ottawa Police Services, and the City of Ottawa, to deploy four special buses with stop-arm cameras on our routes. These cameras are designed to help OPS enforce traffic laws by identifying and fining vehicles that ignore […]
School Bus and Van Driver Recruitment
- Monday, 10 June 2019 10:07
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Do you want to make a difference in your community ? Do you want to have a special part-time job that’s different and exciting ? The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority and its Operators are looking for patient, trustworthy people who enjoy kids to become school bus or van drivers ! […]
OSTA awarded grant from Ontario Active School Travel
- Thursday, 11 October 2018 18:39
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The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority (OSTA) is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $100K grant from Ontario Active School Travel, a program of Green Communities Canada, to promote active transportation programs in the Ottawa Region. A community I Walk Event is being held at two Barrhaven schools, Half […]
*New* All the School Bus Rules Safety Video
- Friday, 21 September 2018 14:08
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New* All the School Bus Rules Safety Video Sign along with Sarah and Miriam as they learn all the school bus rules. Click here