B.C. senior denied HandyDART service on 86th birthday
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
Betty Joe Peters was told the wheels on her new wheelchair weren’t the right size for the HandyDART bus. Continue reading
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TransLink strikes deal with HandyDART riders over human rights complaint
TransLink will produce a report on the service’s performance, provide funding for research on customer experience, and create a HandyDART User’s group. Continue reading
‘It’s humiliating’: Vancouver senior says cabs refusing service over TaxiSaver vouchers
“Just because people [have disabilities] doesn’t mean they should be treated like a second class citizens.” Continue reading
HandyDART riders express hopes and concerns as new contractor gears up
Users of the service say they still want TransLink to take over operations. Continue reading
Report urges TransLink to run HandyDART as a public service
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Metro Vancouver’s population is aging rapidly. Can HandyDART transit keep up? Continue reading
B.C. announces new $52 per month transit supplement for people with disabilities
In 2016, the previous BC Liberal government raised the price of disability bus passes to $52 per month. Continue reading
HandyDART riders call for TransLink board to be sacked
By Jeremy Lye
The HandyDART Riders’ Alliance says it’s time for a board friendlier to disabled riders’ concerns. Continue reading
Heavy snowfall in Metro Vancouver leads to closure of Alex Fraser Bridge
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure said Saturday afternoon that northbound lanes of the Alex Fraser Bridge were closed. Continue reading
Shorter wait times and more rider availability needed for HandyDART users: Study
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
A new province-wide survey has found that 1/3 users of Translink’s HandyDART program is not meeting their transportation needs. Continue reading
HandyDART service to expand in Kelowna
HandyDART service in Kelowna will benefit by another 2,000 hours of operation starting this September with more hours to come in the next three years. Continue reading