Oakville. Transit

Service: care-A-van

Record #: OAK2410
Last Full Update: 12 May 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-337-9222
Fax 905-338-4166
E-Mail transit@oakville.ca
Website www.oakvilletransit.ca/care-a-van.html
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Agency Information

Established 1980
Funding City / Town

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

A service for people with disabilities who are unable to use conventional transit

  • residents must register to use the service and fulfill the eligibility requirements
  • passengers needs are met through accessible vehicles
  • service is supplemented with local taxi providers
Hours
  • Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
  • Service Mon-Fri 6 am-12 midnight, Sat 7 am-12 midnight, Sun and statutory holidays 8 am-8 pm
Areas Served Oakville
Eligibility Any resident who has completed an application for the service and met the eligibility requirements (information provided in the application form will be used to determine eligibility)
Application
  • application form is available online
  • applications must be certified by a medical practitioner and submitted for approval
  • once registered, passengers may book a ride via telephone with the care-A-van office, via automated phone, web, or app
  • registration can be on a temporary or permanent basis
  • Children, youth and seniors ride free with a valid PRESTO card
  • Tickets and Passes available through the care-A-van office
Languages English
Fees Service - tickets through care-A-van coordinator

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
Oakville Transit (care-A-van )
430 Wyecroft Rd
Oakville, ON L6K 2G7
Intersection Dorval Dr and Wyecroft Rd
Mailing Address c/o Oakville Transit 
1225 Trafalgar Rd 
Oakville, ON L6H 0H3
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Disabilities ; Older Adults ; Transportation
HCSD Sub Heading Disability Transportation ; Public Transportation ; Seniors Transportation ; Transportation for Older Adults ; Transportation for People with Disabilities
Service Categories Disability Related Transportation ; Local Bus Services

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