Handy Transit is a door to door transportation service for persons with permanent or short-term disabilities, which prevent them from being able to use Timmins Transit's regular, fixed-route transit service.
Passengers must be registered to use the service, and reservations are required.
Contact Timmins Transit at 360-2600 ext. 3504 to speak with our Handy Transit attendant.
Who May Use Handy Transit?
Persons, who because of their mobility impairment, are unable to use the regular transit service. The eligibility guidelines state that this transit service is intended for persons who are physically unable to climb or descend steps, or who are unable to walk a distance of 175 meters.
How to Apply for Handy Transit Service
If you wish to apply for Handy Transit service, you must obtain and complete an application form. The form is available from Timmins Transit at 54 Spruce Street South, or by calling 360-2600 ext 3504.
You can also download the application form below.
HANDY TRANSIT APPLICATION FORM (PDF 93kb)
Once completed, the application should be returned to:
Timmins Handy Transit
220 Algonquin Blvd. East
Timmins, Ontario
P4N 1B3
An Eligibility Committee will review the application and if approved, you will be advised in writing.
Reservations
Trips may be booked up to two weeks in advance. Passengers should be prepared to be flexible when making booking requests. Call 360-2600 ex. 3504 for more information.
Handy Transit Fares
| Cash Fares |
2022 |
2023 |
| Adults |
$3.25 |
$3.50 |
| Students |
$3.00 |
$3.25 |
| Seniors |
$3.00 |
$3.25 |
| Children +5 |
$3.00 |
$3.25 |
| 20 Ride Card |
|
|
| Adults |
$65.00 |
$67.00 |
| Students |
$60.00 |
$62.00 |
| Seniors |
$60.00 |
$62.00
|
Hours of Service
Handy Transit service is provided during the following hours:
Monday to Friday: 6:00 am to 11:30 pm
Saturday: 6:30 am to 11:30 pm
Sunday:8:30 am to 7:30 pm
No service on Statutory Holidays
The Handy Transit office is located at 54 Spruce Street South and is open during the following hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 pm. Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
More Information on Handy Transit
A detailed brochure with more information on Handy Transit is available from Timmins Transit.
If you have any questions, or would like more information on the Timmins Handy Transit service, please contact Timmins Transit. We can be reached by telephone at (705) 360-2600 ext. 3504 or e-mail at [email protected]