Transportation During COVID-19
- Friday, 11 September 2020 14:00
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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…
A shortage of school bus drivers spurred this trustee to get behind the wheel – Ottawa Citizen
- Wednesday, 29 March 2023 10:16
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As an Ottawa Catholic School Board trustee, Sandra Moore took about two months to learn the ropes, starting with driving a mini-van.
Student Transportation Survey Results
- Wednesday, 22 March 2023 13:28
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This past fall, OSTA conducted an online survey to better understand how Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) and the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) students got to school and if families observed any traffic impacts around school sites. We are happy to report that we received over 6,200 responses […]
Hop! Winter Walk Month Challenge
- Thursday, 09 March 2023 14:03
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This year’s Hop! Winter Walk Month Challenge was a huge success, with over 100 students across Ottawa logging 6,100 kms. That means that collectively, students in Ottawa walked further than the distance from St John’s, Newfoundland to Victoria, BC! As part of the Winter Walk Month Challenge, organized by the […]
March Break – Office Hours
- Thursday, 09 March 2023 09:09
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Please note that OSTA’s Office hours from March 13th to March 17th will be 8 am to 4 pm during the March Break. The hours will be returning to 8 am to 5 pm on Monday, March 20.
Empty Seat/Courtesy Seating Remains Suspended
- Tuesday, 31 January 2023 12:28
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Due to the ongoing driver shortage the Empty Seat/Courtesy Seating Program will remain suspended until the end of the 2022/23 school year.
Winter Walk Month – February 1st to 28th
- Wednesday, 25 January 2023 15:56
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Stay active this winter by walking to school the whole way or part of the way! Did you know that walking or rolling to school not only improves children’s health but can help improve academic performance? The increased physical activity improves alertness and attention span during the school day! An […]
Student Public Transit Survey – We want to hear from you!
- Tuesday, 20 December 2022 10:02
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OSTA is conducting a survey to learn more about your trip to and from school using OC Transpo. We encourage any student currently using OC Transpo for school purposes to fill out the survey by January 31, 2023 Do you take public transit to school? We want to hear from […]
Winter is Coming – Are You Ready for Inclement Weather?
- Tuesday, 15 November 2022 16:03
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OSTA’s decision on whether to cancel services or not weighs the degree of risk based on each weather event and its effect on our environment and the potential for accidents. Student safety is always our priority. OSTA’s transportation system serves urban, suburban and rural communities. We also recognize weather conditions […]
Empty Seat/Courtesy Seating remains temporarily suspended
- Tuesday, 08 November 2022 14:02
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The Empty Seat/Courtesy Seating Program has been temporarily suspended due to an ongoing driver shortage resulting in disruptive long-term and short-term cancellations.
PRESTO Sign-In Process Changes – Verified Email now Required
- Tuesday, 01 November 2022 12:04
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PRESTO has recently changed its sign-in process for all users, including students using PRESTO cards. Students must now use a verified email address to sign into their account on the PRESTOCARD.CA website.