Transit System: Port Alberni
PORT ALBERNI – handyDART customers in the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District will soon be able to utilize additional services, thanks to 1,300 in service expansion hours.
BC Transit and the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District are pleased to announce expansion hours to handyDART services in the Port Alberni Regional Transit System effective September 3, 2019.
handyDART is an accessible, door-to-door shared transit service for people with permanent or temporary disabilities that prevent them from using fixed-route transit without assistance from another person. BC Transit works hard to match the needs of custom transit services across the province.
The handyDART expansion will include four hours of additional service per weekday. This expansion will provide customers with more access and reliability when using the handyDART service. As part of this expansion, service will be extended from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the last trip on weekdays.
For more information on handyDART services in the Port Alberni Regional Transit system, please visit bctransit.com/port-alberni/riderinfo/handydart.
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“The expanded handyDART service hours in the Port Alberni Regional Transit System will help meet growing demand for custom transit services, so people who are unable to use conventional transit can have freedom and independence, connect with family and friends, and engage with their community. We are committed to improving handyDART services. Accessible and reliable transportation for all is key to building better, more inclusive communities.”
Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
“We are excited to see more hours being implemented on the handyDART service, as we know there are current pressures on the system with respect to rider trip requests. The increased service and operating hours will provide more flexibility for riders when booking trips and result in a higher level of service”.
John Jack, Chair, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District
“BC Transit is proud to provide extended weekday handyDART service in the Port Alberni Regional Transit System. This is another step towards providing our customers with better service to match their needs and exceed their expectations. With this expansion, we look forward to providing handyDART customers with more opportunities to connect with their community.”
Erinn Pinkerton, BC Transit President and Chief Executive Officer
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