Overview
- The coroner’s inquest into the 2019 OC Transpo bus crash that killed three people concluded the deaths were accidental.
- The jury issued 60 recommendations, including installing driver-facing cameras on all OC Transpo buses and radar speed signs on transitways.
- A call was made to assess new drivers’ proficiency on all bus types and to introduce dedicated buses for training purposes.
- The inquest highlighted crash dynamics, noting the bus was traveling at 58–60 km/h with no braking before it struck the shelter.
- The recommendations are non-binding and now await review by municipal, provincial, and federal authorities for potential implementation.