OC Transpo operates transit services for the City of Ottawa and the National Capital Region in Canada utilizing a unique system involving heavy integration.

Type: Public, Owned and Operated by the City of Ottawa

Fleet Size: 935 Buses, 88 Para-transit vehicles, 9 Light Rail Vehicles

Routes: 136

Manufacturer and Powerplant: OC Transpo procures buses from all of the Canadian heavy vehicle manufacturers to include New Flyer, Orion and NovaBus. In 2006 OC Transpo evaluated the use of double deckers built British company Alexander Dennis. The Enviro 500 was tested and integrated into the fleet after a delay caused by a strike in 2008. OC Transpo buses are powered by Biodiesel, Diesel Electric Hybrids and Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel technology.

Fare Collection: OC Transpo is part of a Joint Fare Structure but also accepts standard currency. The Contactless Card Payment System in Ottawa is called Presto Card. Presto Card is utilized by transit systems in Southern Ontario to include those in the National Capital Region, the Greater Toronto area and the City of Hamilton.

Livery: OC Transpo selected a Red and White livery along with the Maple Leaf, the most recognizable symbol of Canada. OC Transpo does sell the sides of its fleet for advertising.

Innovations: OC Transpo utilizes the Hub and Spoke application of mass transit coupled to fixed routes. This means its emphasis is more on connection between two parts of the city rather than longer traditional routes which tend to be slower. The Hubs often link to OC Transpo's 5 mile (8 km) light rail service known as the O-Train. Expansion of the light rail service is already underway with the Confederation Line which will be completed in 2017