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Oakville. Transitcare-A-van |
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| Contact Information | ||||
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| Address | Oakville Transit (care-A-van ) 430 Wyecroft Rd Oakville, ON L6K 2G7 View Google Map | |||
| Located In Community | Oakville | |||
| Mailing Address | c/o Oakville Transit 1225 Trafalgar Rd Oakville, ON L6H 0H3 | |||
| Wheelchair Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Office Phone | Mon-Fri Care-A-van dispatcher/information 905-337-9222; Transit office 905-815-2020 | |||
| Fax | 905-338-4166 | |||
| Organization Email | transit@oakville.ca | |||
| Website | www.oakvilletransit.ca/care-a-van.html | |||
| Primary Contact | care-A-van Coordinators; Phone: 905-337-9222 | |||
| Primary Executive | Barry Cole, Director of Transit Operations | |||
| Alternate Executive | Joanne Phoenix, Manager of Transit Planning and Accessible Services | |||
| Description & Services | ||||
| Areas Served | Oakville | |||
| Description | A service for physically disabled persons who are unable to use the conventional transit service. * offered for those passengers not able to board the regular transit buses or walk a distance of 175 meters (an average city block) and who have met the eligibility guidelines * passengers needs are met through special wheelchair accessible vehicles * service is supplemented with local taxi providers * call two working days prior to request a ride | |||
| Hours | Service Mon-Fri 6 am-12 midnight * Sat 7 am-12 midnight * Sun and Statutory holidays 8 am-8 pm; Dispatcher office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm | |||
| Eligibility | * any resident who has completed an application for the service, and met the eligibility requirements | |||
| Application | * care-A-van passengers must apply to Oakville Transit to use care-A-van services * applications must be certified by a medical practitioner and submitted for approval * once registered, passengers may book a ride by calling two business days in advance * registration can be on a temporary or permanent basis * application form available online | |||
| Fees | Service - tickets through care-A-van dispatcher | |||
| Languages | English | |||
| Other Details | ||||
| Resources Available | Brochure * online application form | |||
| Established | 1980 | |||
| Subjects | ||||
| Broader Terms | Adults ; Age groups ; Buses ; Disabilities ; Home support ; Transportation ; Vehicles | |||
| Subjects | Accessible transportation ; City buses ; Mobility services ; Physical disabilities ; Seniors | |||
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