An Ottawa City Councillor says the City of Ottawa has already studied the issue of forcing OC Transpo riders who live outside the city limits to pay more to board the bus.

Cumberland Ward Councillor Candidate Stephen Blais says OC Transpo is losing out on millions of dollars in extra revenue when it comes to people from outside the city using public transit.

Blais points out these residents don't pay Ottawa property taxes.

But Councillor Rob Jellet says enforcement would be the issue, telling CFRA News you'd have to have inspectors check license plates at Park N Ride lots.

Jellet suggests a transit smart card could allow an extra charge to be applied to residents from outside the city.