OC Transpo will pull most articulated buses from service and switch to a Saturday schedule whenever a bad storm hits on a weekday in Ottawa.
The Transit Service is launching a new “Severe Storm Schedule” pilot for buses on weekdays in preparation for possible heavy snowfall events or other severe weather.
“OC Transpo’s articulated buses often struggle to operate in deep snow, sometimes getting stuck and causing severe disruptions for transit customers,” Transit Services general manager Renee Amilcar said.