To take the guesswork out of waiting for the bus, OCTA is providing bus location information to third-party mobile apps, creating better mobile experiences for OCTA’s customers. Bus riders can easily find real-time bus locations and predicted bus... read more

Starting this month, OCTA will release a 30-Day College Pass (C-Pass) designed to help cash-strapped college students take advantage of OCTA bus service. The new pass reduces upfront costs to encourage ridership and brings the safety and convenience... read more

Ridership rose by 9 percent compared to last year as Orange County residents welcomed the opportunity for safe, convenient travel during OCTA’s annual tradition of free bus rides on New Year’s Eve. From 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 until 2:30... read more

OCTA’s first Teen Council kicked off Jan. 13 with an overview of OCTA from CEO Darrell Johnson.  The seven council members also reviewed potential new bus designs and weighed in on their favorites. Representing six area high schools, the Teen Council... read more

As 2014 came to an end, OCTA and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) made a difference on the streets through a community partnership and providing alternatives to driving while intoxicated. To promote safe travels, OCTA continued its... read more

All buses will run on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thursday, December 25, 2014 for Christmas Day and on Thursday, January 1, 2015 for New Year's Day. Download an eBusbook to view the schedule for your route. Holiday schedules apply on Christmas Day,... read more

OCTA is currently in the process of purchasing 400 new buses for fixed-route and ACCESS services. This purchase, combined with the in-process repainting of the existing fleet, presents a cost-effective opportunity to explore new branding concepts... read more

To encourage people to travel safely, OCTA will continue its tradition of free bus rides on New Year’s Eve throughout Orange County. From 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 until 2:30 a.m., Thursday, January 1, 2015, rides on all fixed-route buses... read more

A record-breaking 27 buses were filled with new toys at the Honda Center on Friday, Dec. 19 as part of the 22nd Annual Stuff-A-Bus event. From 4:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., donations poured in from businesses and residents to make this the most successful... read more

Orange County is full of amazing places to shop, dine, and have fun that are easily accessible by bus. During the holiday season, OCTA is encouraging new riders to hop aboard and explore those OC destinations using a free day pass. To help residents... read more

OCTA buses are a safe and convenient way to get to your favorite shops to find the perfect gifts for friends and loved ones. Here is a list to help you plan for some last-minute shopping! Bella TerraRoutes 29, 66 & 70 Dozens of retailers, including... read more

Orange County is packed with amazing theme parks, beautiful beaches, first-class shopping, and many other fun and educational opportunities. And many of those places are a safe and convenient bus ride away. At the octa.net/exploreoc site, it’s simple... read more

During the holiday season, consider donating a bus ride to those in need. This simple gift can make a big difference to those who can’t afford basic transportation while also putting food on the table for themselves and their families. Your donation... read more

All buses will run on a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Thursday, November 27, 2014 due to Thanksgiving Day. Download an eBusbook to view the schedule for your route. Regular weekday service will resume on Friday, November 28.  Holiday schedules apply on... read more

OCTA is launching a Teen Council that will provide members with experience in the multifaceted issues associated with land use and transportation. This is a great opportunity for high school students to beef up their college applications.... read more

Orange County is a world-class destination packed with amazing theme parks, beautiful beaches, first-class shopping, and many other fun and educational opportunities. And for those who live and work in Orange County, many of those places are a safe... read more

From Part 1: Each year, millions of people board OCTA buses and when they get off, they leave behind hundreds of items which are carefully collected and stored in a warehouse in Anaheim. OCTA’s Lost and Found is operated by the Orange County Adult... read more

As part of its ongoing effort to improve bus service throughout Orange County, OCTA periodically surveys customers to gauge satisfaction about both fixed-route and ACCESS paratransit service. This important, up-to-date information will help OCTA... read more

At OCTA’s 39th Annual Bus and Maintenance Roadeo Competition on Nov. 1 at the Santa Ana bus base, Board members, dignitaries, and employees battled it out for recognition as they showed off their prowess in driving and maintaining OCTA buses. ... read more

OCTA recently hosted a free training event for service animals and their handlers to practice boarding, riding and alighting OCTA buses. The event helps familiarize service animals with public transportation and attracted dozens of participants. For... read more