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College Pass Program Recognized by OCBC for Sustainability
This innovative program reduces transportation costs and emissions.
Heartfelt Messages Highlight Benefits of Service Animal Training Progr…
Representatives from two organizations contacted OCTA to express their appreciation.
Celebrating 50 Years of Bus Service with Those Who Made It Happen
In 1972, Richard Nixon was president, Atari introduced Pong as the first commercial video game and bus service arrived in Orange County.
OCTA Hits 100,000 Daily Ridership Average for First Time Since Start o…
OC Bus ridership is trending upward thanks to OCTA’s emphasis on safely restoring bus service, offering reduced fare promotions and innovative programs.
In Orange County, Free Bus Rides Benefit Students of All Ages
Two complementary programs that offer free transit encourage bus ridership as students progress through their educational experiences in Orange County.
Celebrate 50 Years of OC Bus and Share Your Stories
In the online 50th anniversary album, please share how OC Bus has been part of your life.
OCTA Well Represented at Mobility 21 Transportation Conference
From providing opening remarks to participating on panels to simply attending California’s largest one-day transportation conference, OCTA actively represented Orange County.
FTA Awards OCTA $2.5 Million toward Zero-Emission Paratransit Buses
The funding will help convert OCTA’s public transit fleet to producing zero emissions, which will result in even cleaner air for Orange County.
Student Bus Pass Program Expands to All OC Community Colleges
All community colleges in Orange County are now on board the College Pass Program.