Ottawa transit riders will continue to be paying some of the highest transit fares in Canada, as part of a fare increase in 2026. The 2026 City of Ottawa draft budget, tabled on Wednesday, outlines the plan for a 2.5 per cent increase in transit fares next year. If approved, the cost of an adult monthly transit pass will increase $3.50 to $138.50 a month in 2026. Here is a look at the proposed fare increases: The EquiPass and Community monthly passes will remain the same as 2025 rates. An analysis of transit fares across Canada shows OC Transpo would have the fourth-highest fares for an adult monthly transit pass and a single ride in Canada. The Toronto Transit Commission has the highest transit fares in Canada, with an adult monthly pass costing $156, followed by the Brampton Transit at $141.25 and Mississauga’s MiWay at $141. Gatineau’s STO is looking to increase the cost of transit fares in 2026. The plan would see the cost of an adult monthly transit fare jump $3.50 to $116.50, while a single fare will cost $4.75 a trip, up from $4.50. Kingston Transit charges $83 for a monthly transit pass. The cost of transit fares across Canada Adult monthly pass Adult single fare
