City hopes new CEO will put a renewed focus on improving the LRT service

The company responsible for handling the maintenance issues along the Confederation Line is getting a new CEO.

A memo from the city of Ottawa, shows that Peter Lauch has taken over as CEO for Rideau Transit Maintenance (RTM).

He was previously the CEO of the Rideau Transit Group and made a few appearances at city hall to speak on the construction of the Light Rail Transit project.

City Manager, Steve Kanellakos issued a statement on the changes:



"Rideau Transit Maintenance is implementing changes that puts renewed focus on improving LRT service in Ottawa.

As a private and independent company, decisions regarding leadership are at the purview of

the board of directors. However, I am hopeful that, Rideau Transit Maintenance will bring

forward solutions to quickly resolve issues that have been felt by residents across the city since

the launch of full-service in October.

The City of Ottawa is committed to delivering an exceptional transit system to our residents. We

will work closely with Mr. Lauch and his team to make sure this happens."



The city has been pointing the finger squarely at RTM for all the issues that have plagued the new system since the full-launch on October 6.