Ridership and fare revenue continue to be lower after the pandemic because many downtown office workers are working from home.
The city’s transit network is the “greatest financial challenge of all city services” in 2024, according to a budget report to be tabled Sept. 5 at the finance and corporate services committee. A 2.5 per cent tax levy increase is the targeted increase, in line with the 2023 increase.OC Transpo continues to face financial pressures, including changing ridership needs and introducing new services, including O-Train Lines 2 and 4.
“This report tries to set the stage. I think it paints an honest, transparent picture of where we stand.” A service review is underway to reduce spending in 2024, including a review to align bus routes to current ridership levels and patterns.pilot project in June, but has not named where the project will roll out.
The report also suggests a “realignment” of staffing in administrative, communications and technical areas, and examining alternative ways to provide some operational services.Article content
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