The early reviews are in: Ottawans are pretty enthusiastic about the arrival of light rail.

Instead of cranky posts about&nbsp;long waits for missing buses, transit Twitter lit up&nbsp;Saturday afternoon with photos and videos from OC Transpo users taking their first rides on&nbsp;the Confederation Line.

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How much? Where to? Can I get cell service? Can I bring my dog? You've got questions, we've got answers.

An O-Train moves along the tracks near Tunney's Pasture station Sept. 6, 2019.

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One of Ottawa's new LRT trains moves along the tracks near Tunney's Pasture station on Sept. 6, 2019. The Confederation Line opened to the public on Saturday.

LRT up and running in Ottawa

After years of planning, construction and multiple missed deadlines, Ottawa's $2.1-billion Confederation Line finally welcomed its first paying LRT riders Saturday afternoon.

The mayor said the need for a freeze became apparent given the ongoing issues and service interruptions on LRT.

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Here are just a few of&nbsp;the scenes LRT riders shared today on social media. Bask in the glow now, because it might be a different story on back-to-work Monday.

Riders were pretty excited along the 13-stop line.

A man carries a beverage through the gates of Tunney's Pasture station on Ottawa's Confederation Line on Sept. 14, 2019.

Scenes from Ottawa's 1st LRT rides

Riders were pretty excited along the 13-stop line.

Especially members of city council.

Lots of folks shot video.

Most riders disembarked happy.

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