The driver s seat section of the website is reserved for oc transpo employees only, unauthorized access is prohibited. Here are some highlights from a presentation at city hall. Oc transpo route changes due to lrt linkedin slideshare. Oc transpo is a public transit service provider operating over. Atu 279 president garry queale questioned the number of legitimate complaints in that pool and transit commissioner keith egli. Oc transpo driver calls out agency, says its not reliable cbc news. They had been working without a contract since april. Dont think there havent been complaints about oc transpo, though. First one by phone with hr manager, with general questions about my background and my professional goals.
I applied through the website and had two interviews. Oc transpo priorities will be major 90series routes that use the transitway, 600series school buses, and other main routes such as the 2, 7, 12, 14, 85, and 86. Oc transpo relies on 2,752 employees and 936 buses. These fares are valid right away and let you ride buses and. It is located in the western transitway section and is the main western terminal of routes 61 and 62 for all trips not extended tofrom stittsville it is located adjacent the kanata centrum shopping centre at kanata avenue and earl grey drive. Interesting and informative regarding the work conditions and job responsibilities. Oc transpo evaluated a doubledecker bus on the transitway and express. Second interview at the office, with two rounds of two people group. Park your car and let oc transpo take you the rest of the way. Applicants must bring the following items to their interview.
You meet new an exiting people every second and it feels great being able to help people. The fare is the same for all route across the oc transpo network, including the otrain. I interviewed at national express stansted, england in april 2015. They will usually get you to your destination faster than driving. I have advanced knowledge regarding the city of ottawa and the oc transpo bus routes. Railway investigation report rt0192 transportation safety. Your complete guide to using oc transpo in barrhaven the. Oc transpo is a public transit commission that operates 170 bus routes, two light rail lines, and a paratransit system in ottawa and the nation capital region. Oc transpo driver jamie bailey says for years she endured harassment and. It comprises a series of busonly roadways and reserved lanes on city streets and highways. The agencys bus system has 170 routes and 43 bus rapid transit. People are very nice, professional, respectful, ect.
Oc transpo uses many articulated buses to provide service. May 06, 2016 oc transpo driver kicks teens off bus. Oc transpo safe stop request laughed at by driver, woman says. In an interview with cbc, grover said hes terrified hell be fired for speaking out, but thought it was time someone within the agency spoke truth.
Sep 18, 20 so far, police have only identified the deceased oc transpo bus driver, 45yearold david woodard. Those are two of the biggest changes in the next few years as oc transpo s light rail system leaves the station in 2018. Show your bus driver you care this weekend, says oc transpo. The dedicated busways ensure that buses and emergency vehicles on the transitway rarely intersect directly with the regular traffic, and make it possible for them to continue at full speed even during. Please arrive at your stop a few minutes early to allow for any fluctuations in schedule. Dec 26, 2014 they then present you with an eightorninestep process including driving assessment, formal interview, medical assessment before being invited to a training class. I saw this on facebook, im not trying to harvest someone elses karma, but i thought a good news transit story might be good for this sub. Take these top skills and express to the interviewer what they will gain by bringing you on their team. It seems like everyone is talking about the video thats surfaced recently of an oc transpo operator absolutely ripping in to a rider on his bus, not just laying down some ridiculous personal insults but unleashing some pretty ugly profanity all within earshot of young kids, no less. Terry fox station is a bus stop on ottawa, ontario, canadas transitway served by oc transpo buses and named after cancer research activist terry fox. Fired oc transpo driver forced to ride bus with singing. Plan routes, get realtime schedules, view fares, get inspired, and save with special discounts. Im hoping that me speaking, it will give a voice to my fellow.
The ottawa citizen reported a few weeks ago that riders made 178 complaints about drivers using electronic devices behind the wheel between the yearlong period from april 1, 2010, to march 31, 2011. A bylaw officer, along with the oc transpo supervisor were called to the scene to speak to the group of. Oc transpo bus driver tests positive for covid19 the operator drove five buses serving several different routes in the three days before selfisolating, the head of oc transpo said. Heres how your oc transpo commute will change in the next. Via train and ottawa city bus collide during morning commute. You are sad people, if you are really serious about corruption within the city of ottawa, then go bigger than this as not many will give a rats behind about a few dvds being peddled at oc as they do about millions, upon millions of their tax dollars being misspent each year. Bus driver interview questions 30 questions and answers by rachelle enns. The drivers seat section of the website is reserved for oc transpo employees only, unauthorized access is prohibited. Archived simplified oc transpo fares start new years. Ottawa woman treated like a criminal by oc transpo workers michelle brynkus says she was humiliated and treated like a criminal by oc transpo workers after she was kicked off the number 97 bus and forced to stand in the rain with all of her luggage because her presto card. Oc transpo bus driver fired over reckless drive through. This section of the oc transpo website allows employees private access to current events and information. Oc transpo to test out driver shields on city buses. Look for our ticket machine at the south end of the arrivals terminal.
In response to the anonymous answer example, here is a revised answer from rachelle enns. National express coach driver interview questions glassdoor. Oc transpo learned what the driver had done as soon as the control centre called the driver back, the report said. Oc transpo is the regional transit authority for the ottawacarleton region.
Drivers abstract free of demerit points valid driver s license. Colleagues said he was married and had a good driving record. We thank all applicants for their interest, but advise. Oc transpo schedules fiction, driver says in scathing attack. Those are two of the biggest changes in the next few years as oc transpos light rail system leaves the station in 2018. Get this page going by posting your interview experience. Reviews from oc transpo employees about oc transpo culture, salaries, benefits, worklife balance, management, job security, and more. Jan 30, 2009 more than 2,300 oc transpo bus drivers, dispatchers and mechanics walked off the job dec. On weekends and specified holidays, use a 1day daypass as a.
The transitway is a bus rapid transit brt network operated by oc transpo in ottawa, ontario, canada. Oc transpo has launched the oline, a new information tool to provide regular updates. In response to the anonymous answer example, here is what rachelle enns said. The main causes of the strike were disagreements between the city of ottawa.
Oc transpo drivers, dispatchers, and maintenance workers under. The city is committed to the principles of employment equity and a diverse workforce that is representative of the people we serve. Sep 18, 20 via train and ottawa city bus collide during morning commute, six dead, including the bus driver at least five people are dead after a via rail train and an ottawa city bus collided in the citys. Getting from here to there in beautiful orange county is a snap with public transportation, ridesharing, and biking. Oc transpo bus driver punched in face on easter monday crabtree said that there were more than 100 assaults committed against oc transpo drivers in 2017. An ottawa woman wants oc transpo to improve training for drivers after she said. The ottawa bustrain crash was a collision that occurred between an oc transpo doubledecker bus and a via rail train in the ottawa suburb of barrhaven on 18 september 20, that killed six people. The regular routes rely on transfers from one bus to the next, so if one bus is 30 seconds late, you miss the next one, and you could end u. Ottawa police release image of man accused of assaulting an oc transpo bus driver. The shields will be designed to restrict customer access to the operators area, according to a memo from general manager john manconi that will be presented at wednesdays transit commission. You must bring your proof of job observation participation oc transpo bus transfer to your interview. Proof of education and foreign credential assessment if applicable. Sep 14, 2018 the express buses are frequent and fast.
Some of the routes that run on the transitway, including the citys mostused bus routes, are served almost exclusively by articulated buses e. Disgruntled oc transpo driver chris grover claims the public isnt getting. Please note that cbc does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. Training is six weeks and includes the class c licence youll need to drive a bus. No more express fares, and a transfer from bus to train at tunneys pasture if youre heading downtown. The dedicated busways ensure that buses and emergency vehicles on the transitway rarely intersect directly with the regular traffic, and make it. Oc transpo express route changes you may have missed cbc news. The collision happened between a route 76 oc transpo alexander dennis enviro500 doubledecker bus identification number 8017 and via rail train 51 pulled by general electric p42 genesis locomotive number 915, headed for toronto, at 8. I interviewed at the transpo group seattle, wa in july 2019. Oc transpo application process national capital region. Oc transpo to test out driver shields on city buses cbc news.
Schedule times are based on typical driving conditions and may vary. The driver had driven express route 76 a total of 9 times in the previous 12 months. Our bus and metrolink train services are clean, safe, and convenient. In an interview tuesday morning, oc transpo general. It only takes a second, and your information is anonymous. The interview board is comprised of two or three members and is conducted in a question and answer format. Jan 20, 2017 oc transpo fires driver, grateful second tragedy avoided. Apr 18, 2010 25 responses to youtube video of illegal dvd sales at oc transpo joe says. Ottawa commuters returning to work or school after a long holiday may notice some changes to oc transpo fares and the numbers on their daily. You can buy a singleride ticket or one of our convenient daypass options 1, 3, 5 or 7 days.
Weve been cooking the books for years, grover said in an interview. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will. May, 2018 oc transpo will be installing protective barriers between passengers and drivers on a handful of city buses as part of a pilot project later this year. So i filed a complaint with octranspo for a rude driver that was accusing me for trying to skip the fare. In a rare moment of solidarity, both oc transpo and the transit union have expressed. Frequent, express bus routes running on the transitway. What i actually did was enter the rear of the double decker bus and tap my presto card which was in my glove at the time. This is the part that infuriates me the total lack of care. Jun 07, 2016 39 informing our customers oc transpo will provide customers with the information they need so that their transition to the 2018 bus route network is seamless. After meeting with his union and managers, oc transpo eventually sent him a termination letter, parts of which are included in the arbitrators report. I have lived in ottawa for seven years and take the. These powers are limited to incidents on or related to properties and vehicles owned, occupied, or leased by oc transpo. The oc transpo bus driver the driver worked as a regular spare.
If i were on an elevator with them and the elevator malfunctioned between floors, i would hate being stuck there with the interviewer for more than three hours while the doors are being repaired by an elevator services team. Where it is possible to comply with both laws there is no express contradiction. Autologin on future visits show my name in the online users list script executed in 0. Complaints, complaints, complaints against oc transpo and sto. Oc transpos otrain is a light metro system consisting of two lines. Apply to operator, delivery driver, order picker and more.
Oc transpo express route changes you may have missed. The application stage of the 2020 bus operator recruitment campaign is now open. Oc transpo express route changes you may have missed cbc. Between 2010 and 2012 there were 120 incidents of assault against oc. Oc transpo ottawacarleton transportation commission is the public transit agency of the. Welcome to oc transpo 211a blast from the past news clip 10 bills banned from oc transpo fare boxes duration.