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Ottawa Student Transportation

Ottawa Student Transportation

The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority (OSTA) is responsible for the management and administration of all home-to-school transportation on behalf of the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) and the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB).

Would you like to know if your child will have access to the bus service? Access the OSTA FAQ ›

Is your child enrolled in our Extended Day Program – EDP? Learn More ›

Download the App

We suggest downloading the App to receive weather-related school bus cancellation notifications Email updates will no longer be provided. The App is compatible with iOS, Android, Windows, and MacOS browsers.
Find out more about the OSTA Progressive Web App ›

 



 

Watch on the Web

Check out the OSTA’s website after 6:15 am to see if a cancellation has been posted to their Transportation Monitor, or if there will be significant service delays.

 



 

Follow

Follow OSTA on Twitter @OttSchoolBus or follow the OCSB @OttCatholicSB

 


 

Listen

Listen to the radio after 6:15 am for announcements which are repeated at least twice per hour. Stations such as 580 CFRA FM, Hot 89.9 FM and 1310 on your AM dial.

OSTA Support

Ottawa Student Transportation Authority
1547 Merivale Road, Suite 300
Nepean, Ontario K2G 4V3
Phone: 613-224-8800
Fax: 613-224-8840
E-mail: admin@ottawaschoolbus.ca