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OC Transpo Ridership Plummets | Montreal News
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- Sep 9, 2026
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Summary
OC Transpo’s ridership is plummeting, hitting a seven-month low with 36 million trips from January to July—down from 41 million last year—and a nearly $9 million deficit, fueled by unreliable service and fewer fares. Ridership remains at just 67% of pre-pandemic levels, as people stay away when buses cancel weekly. But hope’s on the horizon: new express routes, schedule tweaks, and boosted O-Train Line 1 frequency aim to lure passengers back, especially as federal workers return to offices. A big council update is coming, including the long-awaited O-Train East Extension timeline. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8b51c982e6ba60e7