HandyDART
To book a trip on HandyDART, call 604-575-6600.
Make going places easier with HandyDART. Our door-to-door shared-ride service uses specially-equipped vehicles designed to carry passengers with physical or cognitive disabilities who need assistance to use public transit.
We’ll pick you up at the outside door of your residence and drop you off at the outside door of your destination.
Am I Eligible?
If you have a physical or cognitive disability and are unable to use public transit without assistance, you’re eligible to use HandyDART.
How do I sign up for HandyDART?
If you want to use HandyDART, please print the Application Form or contact the Access Transit office at 778-452-2860. You’ll need to provide information on the form about your date of birth, home address, doctor's name and phone number and any special medical facts affecting your use of HandyDART. All this information is necessary to match your travel needs to our service, and remains confidential.
If you’re a visitor to Vancouver and would like to make use of our HandyDART services, please fill out our Visitor Application Form
Types of Mobility Devices
The wheelchair lifts on HandyDART vehicles can accommodate devices that fit within the following measurements:
- Width: 94 cm (37 in.)
- Length: 122 cm (48 in.)
- Weight: 364kg (800 lbs.) when the device is occupied and includes the HandyDART driver
Types of Trips
HandyDART offers two types of service:
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Subscription trips: trips that are taken regularly daily or weekly.
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Casual trips: trips taken on a one-time basis.
The HandyDART transit service is delivered by a local contractor through an operating contract with TransLink.
To book a trip on HandyDART, call 604-575-6600.
Pets on HandyDART
Pets are not permitted on HandyDART with the exception of Assistance Animals.
HandyDART Fares
Please note: regular Adult fares apply regardless of age. Concession tickets are not valid on HandyDART.
| Single Fares | |
|---|
| 1 zone |
$2.50 |
| 2 zone |
$2.50 |
| 3 zone |
$3.75 |
| 4 or more zones |
$5.00 |
| FareSavers | Book of 10 |
|---|
Yellow Book
(1 & 2 zone travel) |
$21.00 |
Red Book
(3 zone travel) |
$31.50 |
Green Book
(4+ zone travel) |
$42.00 |
Where to Buy Your Tickets
Adult FareSavers and FareCards are available at any FareDealer, including 7-Eleven, Mac's, and many London Drugs and Safeway stores. Just look for the FareDealer sign.
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Government Funded Annual Bus Pass
If you’re from BC and qualify for additional assistance from the BC Ministry of Housing and Social Development, you may be eligible for a discounted yearly bus pass. Please note that this Government funded bus pass is NOT accepted on HandyDART.
Government Bus Pass Program...