Category: News
OSTA 2019/2020 Annual Report
- Thursday, 17 December 2020 12:49
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We are pleased to announce the digital publication of the 2019/2020 Annual Report of The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority. The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority (OSTA) is responsible for all home-to-school transportation on behalf of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) and the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB). Through its services, OSTA […]
OSTA staff and operators raise money for the Snowsuit Fund!
- Tuesday, 15 December 2020 15:23
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Every year, the Snowsuit Fund of Ottawa looks to the community for donations to help raise funds to purchase and distribute new, quality-made snowsuits to needy children, 15 years and under, in Ottawa. This year, we were inspired by CHEZ 106.1’s Snowsuit Fund drive and wanted to help them reach […]
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 […]
Route Cancellations for OCSB (Catholic) Schools 2020
- 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…