The Inadequate Training and Unacceptable Behaviour of Para Transpo Drivers

 Before I roll deep into this week’s article, I want to mention two shows I saw at the ​​Fringe Festival this past weekend. Murder, She Read It’s 1908, and there’s been a murder! Wyndergate Manor’s mystery novel-obsessed maid takes it upon herself to deduce who did the deadly deed after

PWD Demands Left Behind as On-Demand Service Arrives

 Last Thursday, city staff decided that Blackburn Hamlet would be a good area to begin the test pilot to see if on-demand transit service would work in Ottawa. A Para Transpo bus will be used as part of the test pilot. Users will be able to book a ride through

Para Transpo: The pandemic rolls on but some ignore the signs

 Last week, two incidents on Para Transpo involving Covid put at least two passengers at risk. The first was that one of the drivers wasn’t wearing a mask inside the vehicle, and a passenger was on board. As I mentioned last week, along with driving, Para Transpo drivers are also

Para Transpo: The never ending battle for a smoother ride — part two

 In this second part of a two-part series on Para Transpo, I’ll be discussing the fare structure, issues surrounding the use of the Presto card, and other concerns. Plus, I’ll talk about ParaParity, a local advocacy group. Para Transpo Fare Para Transpo users have a few options when it comes