OPTA members represent public transit systems, private and non-profit transportation providers, suppliers, consultants, and government representatives. Member fees apply only to operating budget or sales in Ontario.
Membership Services
While advocacy primarily benefits transit system members and is the main “raison d’être” for OPTA, it is important that Business members understand the key public policy issues impacting your customers. Their success at Queen’s Park equates to your success. Supporting the association which represents your customers makes good business sense. At the same time, Business Members themselves can benefit from OPTA’s lobbying activity, as evidenced by the success we’ve had with lobbying for Gas Tax funding and other regulatory reforms.
Serving the Transit Industry
The OPTA Business Members Committee is the newest committee designed to add value to Business membership. the committee meets at least twice a year, at OTE and the regional meetings and is an important resource to the Ontario transit community.
OPTA launched the “OPTA Business Member Webinar Series” as a membership benefit.
We are constantly looking for new topics. Preference will be given to timely topics, with an educational focus.
Stay on top of issues with OPTA’s regular newsletters about our lobbying activities, key developments and upcoming events. We are also very active on social media and run campaigns that benefit the industry. Follow us on twitter: @ON_PublicTrnsit
Opportunity for Business Members at the Regional & Maintenance Committee Meetings
Every fall, OPTA holds a series of regional meetings and a maintenance committee meeting, which are well-attended by Transit GM’s and senior management. At each of these meetings, we give our Business Members the opportunity for a 5-minute update as part of the Round Table Topics, to inform Transit Managers about new products and services. Visit www.ontariopublictransit.ca for latest event calendar updates.
Every year, OPTA prints and distributes the OPTA membership directory. It is mailed out to all OPTA membership and is a comprehensive guide for the Transit Industry. OPTA Business Members get an opportunity to include a 100-word description of their products and services. You will be receiving an email in the next few days with the information we have on file for you. Please take the opportunity to review the staff listed and update all contact information. While the printed directory is distributed once a year, the Online Membership Directory is always available and includes many more transit system contacts than the printed directory. This online directory is self-serve so you can add, delete, and modify your contact information as necessary.
You’ll need your membership login information to access the online membership directory.
Conference & Trade Show
Started in 1999, the Ontario Transportation Expo conference and trade show is a joint event organized by the Ontario Bus Consortium, which is three partnering associations – the Ontario Motor Coach Association (OMCA), the Ontario Public Transit Association (OPTA) and the School Bus Ontario (SBO). This event is a combination of buyers and sellers from the entire bus transportation industry, not found anywhere else in Canada.
For more information visit www.ote.ca – hope to see you at OTE.
OPTA members can send us an email to info@ontatriopublictransit.ca to post a job here. This is a Free service for OPTA members.
OPTA members can send us an email to info@ontatriopublictransit.ca to post a information here. This is a Free service for OPTA members.
OPTA members can send us an email to info@ontatriopublictransit.ca to post a information here. This is a Free service for OPTA members.
Access the COVID-19 Products & Services Directory
COVID-19 Products & Services Directory is a *NEW* membership service for OPTA members. This is our effort to help Transit System Members to source hard to find supplies from Business Members.
Click here to find a service provider for your COVID-19 response needs.
List your Business in the Directory
If you are an OPTA member and would like to include your business information in the COVID-19 Products & Services Directory, click here.
Membership Types and Rates
Transit Membership Details
Any entity or individual which operates a public transit or community transportation service in Ontario and includes any non-profit or government agency operating a public transit service on a not-for-profit basis.
Fee Details
Membership fee varies according to Transportation Operating Budget or Net Sales:
- $100,000,000 or more = $6650
- $10,000,000 to $99,999,999 = $3325
- $1,000,000 to $9,999,999 = $1331
- $999,999 or less = $675
Fees do not include HST. New member applications after July 1 each year are pro-rated.
Business Membership Details
Any corporation or entity engaged in the manufacture, sale and/or provision of equipment, supplies or services to the industry and includes a for-profit private corporation or entity operating a public transit service in Ontario under contract to a government agency.
Fee Details
Membership fee varies according to Transportation Operating Budget or Net Sales:
- $100,000,000 or more = $6650
- $10,000,000 to $99,999,999 = $3325
- $1,000,000 to $9,999,999 = $1331
- $999,999 or less = $675
Fees do not include HST. New member applications after July 1 each year are pro-rated.
Affiliate Membership Details
Any corporation, agency or individual interested in or affiliated with the transit/community transportation sector and not otherwise eligible under any of the other three membership categories. Affiliate members may also include an individual enrolled in a post-secondary education program related to the public and/or private transit/community transportation industry.
Membership Fee: $675
Fees do not include HST. New member applications after July 1 each year are pro-rated.
Individual Membership Details
Any corporation, agency or individual interested in or affiliated with the transit/community transportation sector and not otherwise eligible under any of the other three membership categories. Affiliate members may also include an individual enrolled in a post-secondary education program related to the public and/or private transit/community transportation industry.
Membership Fee: $200
Fees do not include HST. New member applications after July 1 each year are pro-rated.
Student Membership Details
Any corporation, agency or individual interested in or affiliated with the transit/community transportation sector and not otherwise eligible under any of the other three membership categories. Affiliate members may also include an individual enrolled in a post-secondary education program related to the public and/or private transit/community transportation industry.
Membership Fee: $75
Fees do not include HST. New member applications after July 1 each year are pro-rated.
Government Membership Details
Any federal, provincial or municipal government department, ministry or agency having an interest in the transit or community transportation sector and which is not otherwise eligible to join as a Transit System or Business member. Government representatives are encouraged to contact us to discuss how they can become involved in OPTA.