handyDART is a shared-ride service for persons who have a disability that is sufficiently severe that the person is unable to use conventional transit service without assistance. This service is provided to and from accessible building entrances.

Registration

The first step to using the handyDART service is to register. There is no fee, and it is as simple as making a phone call.

To register call 250-832-0191 from 8:30 a.m. to noon, and 1:00-3:30 p.m. on Monday to Friday. Please leave a message if the dispatcher is not available.

When you call, the dispatcher will ask your name, mailing address and telephone number, and ask you some questions about your level of mobility and the disability that prevents you from using the fixed-route transit service.

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Booking a Trip

To book a trip call 250-832-0191. If the dispatcher is not available at the time you called, someone will call you back to confirm your booking.

Please call at least 24 hours ahead of your scheduled pickup time.

There are two types of service:

• Regular subscription trips once a week or more often.
• One-time trips for purposes such as shopping, social visits or recreational activities.

Cancelling a Trip

If your plans change, and you no longer need your reserved seat, please call 250-832-0191 as soon as possible so that the dispatcher can schedule a trip for someone else.

Fares

Passengers and escorts pay $1.75 for each one-way trip. Attendants travel for free.

More Information

For more information, call Shuswap Transit at 250-832-0191.