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Transportation During COVID-19
- Friday, 11 September 2020 10:00
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During these unprecedented times, Consortia across the province are working with their Member School Boards, their local Public Health Unit, their Operators and the Ministry of Education to mitigate health risks associated with COVID-19 on transportation vehicles. OSTA’s priority is creating an environment where students can feel safe and limit the transmission of the virus to the extent possible…
New 2-Step Whistle System for School Crossing Guards
- Friday, 27 November 2020 09:52
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The Ottawa Safety Council (OSC) is rolling out a new 2-step whistle system at all crossing guard locations across Ottawa. Guards will be equipped with FOX-40 electronic whistles and will use these to communicate with pedestrians and drivers with the click of a button. The 2-step whistle system will […]
OCSB Transportation Info for Students Shifting Between In Person and Virtual Schools
- Tuesday, 10 November 2020 14:10
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On November 16, numerous Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) students will be migrating from virtual school to in-person learning, and from in-person learning to virtual school. Be prepared for the upcoming change by reviewing the student transportation migration information below. OCSB Student Moving from Virtual to In-Person School Transportation […]
OSTA Public Governance Meeting – December 7, 2020
- Friday, 06 November 2020 11:58
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OSTA will be holding a Public Governance Meeting on Monday December 7, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome! This meeting will take place online via Google Meet. Interested parties must complete our online registration form. Agenda The final agenda along with its related documents will be posted to our […]
Route Cancellations for OCSB (Catholic) Schools
- Sunday, 11 October 2020 16:27
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There have been multiple changes and cancellations to transportation services for OCDSB and OCSB students due to severe driver shortages. OSTA continues to work with its operators and OC Transpo to find creative solutions to provide service to as many students as possible during these unprecedented circumstances. Read more…
Route Cancellations for OCDSB (Public) Schools
- Sunday, 11 October 2020 16:18
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There have been multiple changes and cancellations to transportation services for OCDSB and OCSB students due to severe driver shortages. OSTA continues to work with its operators and OC Transpo to find creative solutions to provide service to as many students as possible during these unprecedented circumstances. Read more…
Changes in Communication Regarding Cancelled and Reinstated Routes
- Friday, 02 October 2020 16:11
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OSTA understands accurate and timely transportation information is essential for parents and students as they prepare for their school day. As the COVID situation evolves, we are experiencing new service disruptions related to contact tracing in schools, and this affects bus drivers. We have also been able to reinstate service […]
Transportation Update: Reinstated Services
- Thursday, 24 September 2020 12:40
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During this unprecedented start-up, OSTA’s priority has been student and driver safety. The first two weeks were dedicated to ramping up services in a way that gave families, schools and our service partners, a chance to adjust to new, and constantly changing circumstances. Due to a severe driver shortage, many […]
Transportation Services – Next Steps
- Thursday, 10 September 2020 16:29
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We understand service disruptions are causing tremendous difficulties for families throughout the city and OSTA is working diligently with our partners to address circumstances to the best of our abilities. We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation during these unprecedented challenges. As of Monday, September 14, 2020, OSTA has had to […]
OC Transpo Training Video
- Thursday, 10 September 2020 16:14
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OSTA has been working closely with OC Transpo to ensure safe public transit service for students. If you are new to public transit, or would like information on how OC Transpo is handling health and safety on its buses and trains, please watch the OC Transpo Training Video here: