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Simcoe County, Corporation of

Service: Linx+ Accessible Transit, No physical address

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Record #: MID0640
Last Modified: 13 Dec 2024
Last Full Update: 19 Jun 2023

Contacts

Office Phone 705-735-6901 ; 1-800-263-3199, Toll Free
Fax 705-719-4626
E-Mail info@simcoe.ca
Website https://www.simcoe.ca/Transit/Pages/Accessible-Transit.aspx
Primary Contact Service Simcoe Representative

Addresses

Address & Map
Midland, ON
Canada
Physical Access Not Applicable

Description

Description (Service) Specialized transit service for people unable to use conventional public transit due to a physical disability or functional disability. LINX conventional buses are equipped with features to make them fully accessible.

LINX PLUS+ service currently operates along Route 1 (Penetanguishene to Barrie). LINX PLUS+ service will commence along Routes 2 (Wasaga Beach to Barrie), 3 (Orillia to Barrie) and 4 (Wasaga Beach to Collingwood) Route 5 (Alliston to Bradford) 6 (Midland to Orillia)
  • operates along Routes 1-6 including towns of Penetanguishene, Midland, Elmvale, Orillia, Village of Midhurst and City of Barrie
  • provides pre-arranged door-to-door public service and/or service to and from conventional transit (LINX) for registered users
  • available on an unconditional (permanent), temporary or conditional basis, depending on the registered user's eligibility
  • registered clients may use the service for medical appointments, school, shopping, visiting family or friends and social outings within the defined transit service area
More information on the website.

Service Details

Legal Status (20) Regional Government
Hours Service: by appointment Mon-Fri 6 am-6:30 pm

Call to book a trip: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm<

Book a trip up to seven days in advance or up to three hours before the requested time
Areas Served Barrie ; Christian Island ; Midland ; Penetanguishene ; Springwater ; Tay ; Tiny
Eligibility People with disabilities. Eligibility for this service is considered on a case-by-case basis and is not based on a particular disability.
Application Complete online application form and mail or hand deliver, or call for information. Part of application form must be completed by licensed health care professional.
Languages English
Fees Service ; same fare structure as Conventional LINX Transit Service. $2 to $6 depending on zone traveled to. Exact cash fare or reloadable LINX card.  
 
 
 
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Subjects

Service Categories Disability Related Transportation ; Disability Related Transportation ~ Wheelchair Users
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