Accessible Transit

• Fredericton accessible transit program to offer more rides in 2024

  The city of Fredericton signed a new contract for its accessible transit program that, according to the city's transit manager, will include meeting the growing demand for rides.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2023
  
• Wheel-Trans users being asked to re-register for services

  There is growing concern among longtime Wheel-Trans customers who say they received notices stating that they have to re-register for the vital service. 

  Features

  May 26, 2023
  
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• City of Barrie launches new online booking system for Specialized Transit

  The City of Barrie is trying to make it easier for people using Specialized Transit with a new online booking system.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2022
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• Accessible voting issues a form of ‘disenfranchisement’, says Winnipeg man

  A man who describes himself as a 'Winnipeg Centre resident in a wheelchair' is raising concerns about the city's Transit Plus service after hearing that Winnipeggers who need accessible transportation are having difficulty getting to and from the polls.

  Politics

  Oct 21, 2019
• DATS improvements to come in August, Edmonton councillors told

  Disgruntled DATS users are happy to see upcoming improvements in service where additional vehicles will be added to the system.

  News

  Jun 24, 2019
• City of Orillia adds new accessible mini bus to transit fleet

  The OWLS bus operates seven days a week.

  Canada

  Jan 18, 2019
• Simcoe County to launch LINX transit service in August

  The County is poised to launch a public transit program called LINX. The new transit system will link major urban hubs and existing local transit services in the county. 

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2018
• Disabilities group calls for STC return, accessible transit coming to certain Sask. routes

  A group of people with disabilities are calling on the Sask. government to restore STC, saying they feel trapped in their communities. One private transport company is close to introducing it's first run of accessible routes.

  Politics

  May 10, 2018
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• Halifax expanding fleet of accessible buses in ‘complement’ to transit upgrades

  The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is laying the groundwork for the replacement and expansion of its paratransit bus system.

  Traffic

  Nov 30, 2017