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There are three types of accessible transit service in the
District of Powell River.
On the fixed-route transit system a fleet of
Low-floor buses provide wheelchair and scooter accessible
service on transit routes throughout the region. Low-floor buses
are equipped with a ramp, have no entry steps and have a kneeling
feature that lowers the entry level for passengers who have
difficulty climbing stairs.
handyDART is a transportation service
for persons who have a disability that is sufficiently severe
that the person is unable to use conventional transit service
without assistance. handyDART service is provided to and from
accessible building entrances. You must be registered with the
handyDART office before you can use the service.
Rural Transit provides fully accessible
bus service for people living outside of the fixed-route transit
service area. Buses travel to Stillwater and Roberts Road to
the south on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Buses travel
to Texada Island on Thursday and Saltery Bay on Monday. Service
is available Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Call 604-483-2008
for more information about Rural Transit Service.
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