Tag: rider compensation
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Ottawa councillors push for rider compensation from OC Transpo after LRT disruption
Background: Disruptions ripple through Ottawa’s transit system Calm routines were upended this week as OC Transpo faced a string of service disturbances, culminating in a stopped LRT train that sent shockwaves across Line 1. The incident sparked frustration among daily commuters who rely on predictable, punctual service to get to work, school, and appointments. In…
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Ottawa Councillors Push for Compensation for Transit Riders After LRT Disruption
Overview of the Disruption and the Push for Compensation Two Ottawa city councillors are urging a formal inquiry into providing compensation for OC Transpo riders affected by a major service disruption, including a halted LRT train that disrupted Line 1 and caused widespread travel chaos. The incident, which unfolded on a Tuesday, left thousands of…
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Ottawa Councillors push for compensation for transit riders after LRT disruption
Two Ottawa councillors seek compensation for transit riders after disruption Two Ottawa city councillors are calling on OC Transpo to consider compensation options for riders affected by a recent series of timetable disruptions, including a rare LRT stoppage that sent shockwaves across Line 1 on Tuesday. Councillors Sean Devine and Shawn Menard say riders deserve…