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MonthlyGetting aroundOttawa

At a glance

Worth:
$58.25/mo bus pass
Who:
Eligibility: City of Ottawa residents whose household income falls below the federal Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO)

What it could be worth

Amount

$58.25/mo bus pass

How it benefits you

  • A discounted monthly pass or single-ride fare at roughly half the adult price: EquiPass monthly pass $58.25 and single ride $1.

What you need to qualify or apply

Eligibility

  • Eligibility: City of Ottawa residents whose household income falls below the federal Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO)
  • In 2026 the 2024 LICO chart applies — annual net income by family size: 1 person $25,909 · 2 $31,533 · 3 $39,265 · 4 $48,986 · 5 $55,781 · 6 $61,862 · 7+ $67,944.

How to apply

  1. Eligibility: City of Ottawa residents whose household income falls below the federal Low-Income Cut-Off (LICO)
  2. In 2026 the 2024 LICO chart applies — annual net income by family size: 1 person $25,909 · 2 $31,533 · 3 $39,265 · 4 $48,986 · 5 $55,781 · 6 $61,862 · 7+ $67,944
  3. Not eligible: primary ODSP recipients (they qualify for the cheaper Community Pass instead), people receiving transportation benefits from Ontario Works/social services, or from the Government-Assisted Refugee program.

Read more from the official source

Amounts & rules verified Aug 22, 2026

Official program page ↗

Amounts and rules can change — always confirm on the official source before applying.

This page is general information, not a CRA or provincial determination — amounts and rules can change. Not sure where you stand? The free benefits check walks you through it, or a Registered Social Worker can review your full situation.