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Ottawa’s Worst Commute

This week, CTV News Ottawa travels with viewers on OC Transpo buses, the O-Train and Para Transpo to see what’s happening on the transit system. Tune in to CTV News at Six this week.

Ottawa’s Worst Commute: Riding LRT Line One

Transit riders on LRT Line 1 are having to deal with crowded platforms and trains during rush hours as the spalling issues continue. CTV’s Leah Larocque reports.

March 09, 2026 at 7:12PM EDT

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Ottawa’s Worst Commute: Riding LRT Line One

Transit riders on LRT Line 1 are having to deal with crowded platforms and trains during rush hours as the spalling issues continue. CTV’s Leah Larocque reports

Ottawa's Worst Commute: East-end challenges

Transit users are raising concerns over OC Transpo’s Route 30 bus route servicing key areas in the east-end of the city. CTV’s Leah Larocque reports.

Ottawa’s Worst Commute: from Gatineau to Barrhaven

The route from Gatineau to Barrhaven was taking so long council voted to extend the transfer window earlier this year. CTV’s Tyler Fleming reports.

Ottawa’s Worst Commute: Getting downtown from Orléans

East-end commuters have to deal with crowded buses and crowded trains just to get downtown. CTV’s Leah Larocque reports.

One-on-one with Troy Charter

CTV’s Patricia Boal speaks with interim OC Transpo general manager Troy Charter about the ongoing issues with Ottawa’s transit system.

Ottawa’s Worst Commute: Kanata South to downtown

CTV’s Dylan Dyson rode public transit from Kanata South to the Department of National Defence building downtown, a commute many say is a daily grind.

Ottawa’s Worst Commute: The Number 6

CTV’s Leah Larocque took a morning ride on Route 6, one of OC Transpo’s busiest and most exasperating routes.

Ottawa Worst Commute: Errands on Para Transpo

What could be a 10-minute trip could turn into a two-hour commitment for Para Transpo users. CTV’s Katelyn Wilson took a trip to see why.

Ottawa’s Worst Commute: Getting to work in Gatineau

CTV News is following OC Transpo riders around this week and taking part in their lengthy commutes. CTV’s Leah Larocque went from Hunt Club to Gatineau.

CFRA Listeners weigh in on Ottawa’s worst commutes

CFRA’s Kristy Cameron joins Stefan Keyes to discuss the gripes commuters have with public transit as CTV gets set to launch special coverage on the matter.