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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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