Rick Leary: New GM of OC Transpo

0:00It's March 27. I'm Cory with the story, and this is Canada News today. Local news powered by AI. Rick Leary, who led Toronto's TTC as Chief Executive from 2017 to 2024, is the new General Manager of Transit, services for OC Transpo in Ottawa. City Manager Wendy Stephenson announced the hire on Friday after a thorough search process, both inside and outside the agency. Leary brings 25 years in the transit field, with pass roles at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, near Boston, and as General, manager for York Region Transit. He stepped down from the TTC at age 61 amid claims of a tough workplace culture, which he rejected, while expressing pride in his long career. Ottawa's transit system faces bus shortages from an old diesel fleet and cutbacks on its main light rail line due to mechanical problems, prompting. Leaders like Mayor Mark Suckliffe to welcome Leary's expertise for better service ahead.