{"id":11,"date":"2021-08-24T16:47:46","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T20:47:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/comox-valley\/taxi-saver\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T15:12:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T22:12:53","slug":"taxi-saver","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/comox-valley\/riderinfo\/handydart\/taxi-saver\/","title":{"rendered":"Taxi Saver"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If handyDART cannot meet your travel request, the Taxi Saver program gives you another way to get around in your system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many riders use a mix of fixed route, handyDART, and Taxi Saver depending on their trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To use Taxi Saver, you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be a permanently registered handyDART customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be 12 years of age or older<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a handyPASS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">handyPASS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A handyPASS is a photo ID card for permanent handyDART customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need a handyPASS to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Buy and use Taxi Saver coupons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take Taxi Saver taxi trips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel with an attendant on fixed route so your attendant can ride free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply, include a passport photo with your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/comox-valley\/riderinfo\/handydart\/register\/\">handyDART registration<\/a>&nbsp;application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bctransit.com\/comox-valley\/fares\/\">fares page<\/a>&nbsp;for fixed route and handyDART pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Taxi Saver<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Taxi Saver vouchers help cover the cost of one time taxi trips when handyDART is not available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Available only to permanently registered handyDART riders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides a 50 percent subsidy on taxi fares<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requires a handyPASS to use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Booking a Taxi Saver Trip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To book a taxi saver trip, call your local area taxi company directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Purchase Taxi Saver Coupons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You need a handyPASS to buy and use Taxi Saver coupons. Eligible individuals can purchase an $80 package of Taxi Saver coupons at a cost of $40. This package can be purchased once every month. The coupons come in denominations of $1, $2 and $5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">By Mail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Send your order with your handyPASS number, a return address and a cheque in the amount of $40 (for one sheet) made payable to \u201cComox Valley Regional District\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Comox Valley Regional District<br>770 Harmston Avenue<br>Courtenay, B.C. V9N 0G8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In Person<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Purchase in person at: CVRD office, 770 Harmston Avenue Monday to Friday, 8:30 am \u2013 4:30 pm. Payment can be made by cheque, debit or credit card (Visa or Mastercard).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Purchase Taxi Saver Coupons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You need a handyPASS to buy and use Taxi Saver coupons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible riders can buy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An $80 package of coupons for $40<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One package per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coupons in $1, $2, and $5 values<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Use Taxi Saver Coupons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Book your taxi directly with a participating company. Confirm they accept Taxi Saver vouchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When booking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tell the dispatcher it is a Taxi Saver trip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let them know if you need a wheelchair accessible vehicle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Use coupons to pay the metered fare. If the fare is $5.80, you pay $5.00 in coupons and $0.80 in cash. 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