R1 service began this morning at 5:00 a.m. with 12 buses. During peak periods, this will be increased to 36 buses.
R1 bus service will continue to use Albert and Slater streets, instead of Queen Street:
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- Westbound R1 buses will run on Albert Street, with stops at Bank and Kent
- Eastbound R1 buses will run on Slater Street, with stops at Kent and O’Connor
- A shuttle will also run between Lees and Rideau stations:
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- Westbound R1 service will run from Blair to Tunney’s Pasture, stopping at each station, except for Lees
- A shuttle will run between Lees, uOttawa and Rideau stations
- Customers travelling to Lees station from the east can connect with the shuttle and eastbound R1 service at uOttawa station
- Eastbound R1 service will continue to serve Lees station
Line 1 stations remain closed, and our staff are at major transit stations providing support to customers during their trip. Our team continues to meet regularly and reviewing customer feedback.
Social media updates continue to be shared and customers are encouraged to check OCTranspo.com for the latest information regarding their trip.
