# OC Transpo Ridership Plummets | Montreal News

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Podcast: [Montreal News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889)
Published: 2026-09-09T11:20:56+00:00
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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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8b51c982e6ba60e7

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