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Priority is given to the first to call and people with mobility challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\tThis is not handyDART service. If you need assistance from another person to board or exit the bus, please have an attendant with you to assist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<strong>Pick-up<\/strong>: Call 24 hours ahead to book. Bookings received less than 25 hours ahead will be subject to availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Drop-off<\/strong>: When riders make their reservations for On-Request service, they provide both the pick-up and drop-off addresses so drivers can estimate timing, especially where there is more than one trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\tExamples of locations: a house, childcare centre, or employment site.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-3 has-primary-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:1rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Service Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Monday to Friday, with trips operating at 8:45 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. No service on holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Office Hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To book a ride by phone, call&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:+1250-378-4080\">250-378-4080<\/a>. 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