Last month, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe proclaimed a “transit crisis” in Ottawa. It’s an apt description. Ridership remains at 70 per cent of pre-pandemic levels; OC Transpo is facing a $25.6-million budget shortfall this year ($120 million next year); and service remains terrible for riders. Sutcliffe claims that unless the federal or provincial governments bail us out, the city will have “no choice” but to significantly raise fares and cut service in the upcoming budget. Read More