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Dude, Where's My Bus? (2024)

Filmmaker Gio Petti takes an in-depth look at the city's troublesome transit system in his documentary, Dude, Where's My Bus?. His nearly 2 year-long independent investigation delves into the frustrations of daily commuters in Ottawa and more deeply explores the systemic issues plaguing OC Transpo and their effects on the community. Beginning in the South End Suburbs of Ottawa, Dude, Where's My Bus? peels back layers leading to a broader investigation into issues plaguing the once model transit system. From late buses in neglected areas of the city, sprawl and the greenbelt, to the ever more controversial Confederation Line and the P3 system that built it, Petti aims to explore the impact of policy missteps and broken promises on Ottawa's transit users, with an optimistic look to the future.

  • Documentary
  • History

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Gio PettiGio PettiSelf (Narrator)
  • Photo of Em McellanEm McellanSelf
  • Photo of Riley BrockingtonRiley BrockingtonSelf
  • Photo of Kari Glynes-ElliottKari Glynes-ElliottSelf
  • Photo of Ian LeeIan LeeSelf
  • Photo of Benjamin Mcellan-CampbellBenjamin Mcellan-CampbellSelf
  • Photo of Brigette PellerinBrigette PellerinSelf
  • Photo of Gord LovegroveGord LovegroveSelf
  • Photo of Steve DesrochesSteve DesrochesSelf
  • Photo of Jim WatsonJim WatsonSelf (archive footage)

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