Para Transpo extends late-night service to 2 a.m. on weekends starting Sept. 4
OC Transpo launches one-year pilot allowing Para Transpo customers to book trips between midnight and 2 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, matching O-Train Line 1 hours.
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Para Transpo customers will be able to book rides until 2 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays beginning September 4, extending the service by two hours under a one-year pilot program.
The shift matches O-Train Line 1 hours and responds to customer feedback requesting late-night access for community events. OC Transpo general manager Rick Leary said the enhanced service was approved by city council in June "to support more spontaneity for Para Transpo customers."
Trips between midnight and 2 a.m. must be booked on the previous service day by calling 613-560-5000. The online booking platform is not currently available for late-night bookings; staff are working to secure a vendor for future online access. Rural trips will end earlier at 1:30 a.m.
Currently, Para Transpo operates from 6 a.m. to midnight daily. The source does not specify the cost of the pilot or ridership demand data that prompted the extension.
What is the budget or cost of the one-year pilot?
What ridership data or demand prompted this extension?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
When does Para Transpo's late-night service begin?
Para Transpo's extended late-night service begins on September 4, 2026.
Until what time can Para Transpo customers book rides on weekends?
Para Transpo customers can book rides until 2 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays under the pilot program.
What time does the late-night service end for rural Para Transpo trips?
Rural Para Transpo trips will end at 1:30 a.m. during the late-night service extension.
