The number of OC Transpo bus drivers earning $100,000 or more spiked in 2017, with 85 drivers ending up on the province's Sunshine List. The number of Ottawa bus operators on the 2017 list stands in stark contrast to just five years ago, when only seven drivers made the list. Events like La Machine, the NHL Classic and the Grey Cup festival caused numerous delays and detours, adding to the time OC Transpo drivers spent behind the wheel. During La Machine, parts of downtown and the ByWard Market were turned into temporary pedestrian zones, causing further disruptions to OC Transpo services. OC Transpo is planning to shed between 500 and 600 positions, including bus operators, maintenance and support staff.

Source: CBC News March 25, 2018 09:00 UTC