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School Bus Task Force Launches Drive Yellow Campaign to Recruit Drivers
- Tuesday, 28 June 2022 12:52
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Ottawa – OSTA and a core group of operators have joined forces to work on solutions to address the school bus driver shortage and prepare for the upcoming school year. This spring, OSTA and operators Roxborough, Voyago, M.L. Bradley, First Student and Premier formed a Driver Recruitment Task Force to […]
How does OSTA decide to cancel transportation on days like today?
- Monday, 06 December 2021 12:03
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Meet Hop! The App That Makes Walking to School Fun
- Tuesday, 19 October 2021 14:29
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Hop! is a bilingual progressive web-app that helps make the walk to school more fun through interactive features. App users can track kilometres travelled, while being motivated by engaging illustrations, group challenges, and milestones…
Transportation Update – School Start-Up 2021-2022
- Wednesday, 22 September 2021 08:21
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Like last year, OSTA has faced many challenges due to COVID and the ongoing driver shortage. Staff continue to work on solutions and communicate changes to affected parties promptly. Despite the severe driver shortage, OSTA provided regular and alternate transportation services for 95% of eligible students…
Changes regarding student masking to take effect Tuesday, September 7
- Wednesday, 01 September 2021 10:04
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The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority will be implementing the OCDSB and OCSB’s recent directive regarding student masking as of Tuesday, September 7, 2021. All students from grades Kindergarten to 12 will be required to wear a face mask (cloth or medical), on all vehicles, including school buses, vans and wheelchair buses…