OC Transpo driver

Online/New Media by rochekellyMarch 2, 2012March 2, 2012

Bus driver faces bylaw charges for Transitway crash

An OC Transpo driver is being charged under a public transit bylaw following a rush-hour crash on the Transitway last month that sent 12 people to hospital. Merrick Morgan, 64, of Ottawa is charged with “failing to ensure it is safe to turn left at any intersection,” said Ottawa police Const. Henri Lanctot. “The turn […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyJuly 23, 2011January 20, 2012

Union and city agree on divisive bus driver scheduling issue

The bitter scheduling battle between the city and its bus drivers, mechanics and dispatchers has been squashed by an arbitrator, and negotiations for a new contract could begin as soon as August. The final arbitration award from Brian Keller was released late Friday, and favours the city’s position on implementing a scheduling system at OC […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyMarch 10, 2011January 20, 2012

Transpo investigating another cellphone complaint

The city is investigating after a man driving an OC Transpo minivan was seen talking on his cell phone. “I thought it was kind of ironic,” said Rick Paul, a Sun reader who filed the complaint. “The fear I have as a motorcycle driver is somebody’s going to be texting and kill me.” It happened […]