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There are three types of accessible transit service in Prince
George.
Conventional Service
On the regular, 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 further lowers the entry level for passengers who
use walkers, crutches or who have difficulty climbing stairs.
handyDART
For those people with disabilities who are unable to use the
fixed route transit system without assistance, handyDART
provides door-to-door transportation to and from accessible
building entrances. Any person unable to use regular transit
due to a physical or mental impairment is eligible for handyDART
service.
Taxi Saver Program
For those times when the handyDART system is unavailable, the
Taxi Saver Program provides registered
handyDART passengers with subsidized taxi service.
Taxi Supplement Program
The Taxi Supplement Program enables the handyDART operator
to book trips in taxis when the regular vehicle(s) is unavailable,
either because of capacity issues or because the trip cannot
be accommodated in a timely manner. In essence, the handyDART
operator becomes one large regular client to the taxi company,
while in turn the vehicles of the taxi company act like extra
vehicles to the handyDART operator.
For instance, if a passenger requests a trip when the handyDART
vehicle is unavailable, Taxi Supplement enables the handyDART
dispatcher to relay the passenger's name, pickup and drop off
details to a participating taxi company. The taxi company then
slots that passenger into their bookings for the day and picks
up and drops off the passenger at the assigned locations and
times. There may be restrictions on the use of this service
including requirements for ride sharing and budget limitations.
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