You may be eligible for handyDART door-to-door transit services if you are unable to use the low-floor bus without assistance all, or some of the time.

Are you eligible for handyDART service? Persons eligible for door-to-door transit service are:

• Persons with disabilities, as defined under the Employment and Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Act;
• Persons with permanent or temporary disabilities, who are physically unable to use conventional transit without assistance; such disabilities may need to be confirmed by a medical practitioner.

We use the following criteria to determine eligibility:

• Mobility and agility skills such as:
  • Inability to walk three city blocks
  • Inability to stand for 15 minutes
  • Inability to walk up and down stairs
  • Inability to sit and rise, without assistance
• Cognitive skills, such as:
  • Inability to plan a bus trip
  • Inability to travel unaccompanied outside home
• Medical conditions, such as:
  • Heart condition
  • Respiratory condition
• Sensory skills, such as
  • Inability to see signs or notices
  • Inability to ask for directions, verbally or in writing
• If your medical condition or disability is chronic.