Record #: PET0371
Last Modified: 12 Jun 2024
Last Full Update: 11 Jun 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Provides door to door transportation services by appointment to people with disabilities

  • Low floor or lift equipped special purpose buses can accommodate both wheelchair and walk-on passengers
  • The service is provided door to door and all trips are made by making a reservation.
  • Trips can be reserved up to two weeks in advance
  • Same day trip requests can be accommodated if space is available

You must be registered as an Accessible Van Service user before making a reservation for a ride.

Service Details

Hours Reservations: Mon-Fri 9 am-8:15 pm, Sat 9 am-4:30 pm, Sun and holidays 9 am-4 pm
Handivan Operation: Mon-Fri 6 am-11:50 pm, Sat 7 am-11:50 pm, Sun and holidays 8 am-7:55 pm
Areas Served Peterborough
Eligibility People with disabilities living within the city of Peterborough who are not able take regular buses due to mobility impairments
Application
  • All riders must be registered with the service
  • Application forms are available online or at Simcoe Street Bus Terminal and need to be endorsed by a medical practitioner
  • For support persons, riders must apply for a support person pass
  • Support person pass belongs to the rider and can be applied to one support person per trip
  • To cancel a booking, phone 705-745-5801 and give your name, address and trip date
Languages English
Fees Service - Basic Transit Fare

Address and Location

Located In Community Peterborough
Address & Map
City Bus Terminal, 190 Simcoe St
Peterborough, ON
Canada K9H 2H7
 
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Intersection Aylmer St and Simcoe St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-745-0525 ; 705-745-5801, Reservations and Cancellations
E-Mail rstpierre@peterborough.ca
Website https://www.peterborough.ca/en/city-services/accessible-van-service.aspx
Primary Contact Robin St Pierre, Handivan Supervisor; Phone: 705-745-0525 ext 2888
Mailing Address City Hall, 500 George St N 
Peterborough, ON 
Canada K9H 3R9

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