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Transportation
in Ottawa, Canada
Visitors may find
Ottawa as a place with good transportation facilities. The two major ways of
transport are buses ( referred as OC Transpo) and Light Rail transit system (
referred as O Train). Both bus and rail fare systems are integrated and
travelers can transfer between two systems. O- Train system has five stations
in the city of Ottawa and children who are under 11 can ride for free. Ottawa
bus schedules are posted at most of the bus stops and bus service available
until 9.00 pm.
Other than that there are
numerous tour buses and Riverboat services are available and some time a
combine service is available.
Taxi service also available in the city of Ottawa and bit expensive. Taxies are
equip with meters and rates are displayed in the cabs. There are several car
renting agencies also available in the city of Ottawa and please refer our
other pages for more information on Ottawa Taxi numbers and car renting
agencies.
Walking also a popular way of traveling in Ottawa and some major attractions
are close to each other. Visitors can participate guided walking tours or even
walk leisurely.
Some visitors like to hire bikes and path ways are also available through out
the city. Those paths are popular for walking, jogging and inline skating also.
Some of the Ottawa busses equip with bicycle racks.
Relevant web sites:
For Ottawa bus schedules, fares : http://www.octranspo.com Light Rail Transit
System: http://www.octranspo.com/train_menue.htm Door-to-door transportation
system for disable people :http://www.octranspo.com/acc_menue.htm
or
call OC Transpo: (613) 741 4390
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