There are currently two bus companies, Groupe Galland and Thom Transport, providing commuter service between Carleton Place and Ottawa. Route and schedule information for both services can be found at the OC Transpo Rural Partner Services webpage (http://www.octranspo1.com/community-events/rural_partner_routes)

Groupe Galland

Phone #: 613-253-3443

Website: http://www.autobusgalland.com/en/accueil

(OC Transpo Rural Partner Route 538)

· Monthly passes can be purchased at their office located at 100 Industrial Ave., Carleton Place. An OC Transpo ID card must be acquired first if the consumer wishes to have the ability to transfer to OC Transpo routes within Ottawa. Call Galland's office for further information.

· Tickets can be purchased at Galland's office as well as at the Carleton Place Community Centre, 75 Neelin St., the Carleton Place Pool, 359 Bridge St. or the Shoppers Drug Mart, 315 McNeely Ave.

· Individual one-way fares can be paid directly to the driver on boarding the bus (exact change only)

Thom Transport

Phone #: 1-800-465-7254

(OC Transpo Rural Partner Routes 502/503)

· Monthly passes and tickets can be purchased directly from the driver

· Individual one-way fares can be paid directly to the driver on boarding the bus (exact change only)

Regular commuter transit users may be eligible for a federal tax credit. For details or to determine if you are eligible you should consult a taxation professional or visit the Canada Revenue Agency website (http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/whtsnw/tms/trnst-eng.html)