Gravenhurst Against Poverty

Site: Gravenhurst

Service: Transportation

Record #: MUS0934
Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 08 Sep 2023

Description

Description (Service) G.A.P. has committed to supporting the community and tackling the issue of transportation head-on by offering to those in need the No Cost Taxi Program in partnership with Bala Taxi.

Service will provide no-cost taxi rides for essential in-town trips needed for medical appointments, groceries, work, food bank and laundry.

After registering for the program, a Transportation Card will be issued containing 10 x $5.00 spots.

To reload the card, call 705-646-5349 and speak with a G.A.P. volunteer.

The Transportation Card has no commercial value, and can only be used to book cab rides paid for by Gravenhurst Against Poverty.

Service Details

Hours Office: Tue, Wed 9:30 am-3:30 pm, Thu 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Gravenhurst
Eligibility Residents within the Town of Gravenhurst
Application
  • Register for a Transportation Card by calling 705-646-5349. Calls be answered/returned on Tue and Thu 2 pm-4 pm.
  • Once registered, a $50 transportation card will be issued that can be used for essential trips around Gravenhurst.
  • When card is received, book directly with Bala Taxi by calling 705-205-0868.
  • Languages English

    Address and Location

    Located In Community Gravenhurst
    Address & Map
    Trinity United Church, 290 Muskoka Rd N
    Gravenhurst, ON
    Canada P1P 1T5
     
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    Intersection Muskoka R N and Church St
    Physical Access Easy access to elevator - Door on north side of building

    Contact Information

    Office Phone 705-641-2225, G.A.P. ; 705-205-0868, Bala Taxi
    E-Mail gravenhurstagainstpoverty@gmail.com
    Website www.gravenhurstagainstpoverty.com/transportation.html
    Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GravenhurstAgainstPoverty
    Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gravenhurstagainstpoverty/
    YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOKP6HWwJXtZk1jKyVkXe6w
    Primary Contact Patty Ferrari, Office Administrator
    Mailing Address PO Box 1133 
    Gravenhurst, ON 
    Canada P1P 1V4

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