Older Adult Programs and Services Database
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| Older Adult Categories | DRIVING & TRANSPORTATION (ALL) ; DT - Specialized Transportation | |||
| Location, Telephone & Internet | ||||
| Address & Map | 330 Wentworth St N Hamilton, ON L8L 5W2  | |||
| Located In Community | Hamilton | |||
| Major Intersection | Barton St E and Wentworth St N | |||
| Ward | Ward 3 | |||
| Office Phone | * 905-529-1717 * ATS Reservations 905-529-1212 | |||
| Fax | 905-546-3255 | |||
| Website | www.dartstransit.com | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| Primary Contact | Marjorie Wahlman, Supervisor, Quality Assurance; Phone: 905-529-1717 ext 3851 | |||
| Alternate Contact | Barb Ajandi, Customer Service; Phone: 905-529-1717 ext 3840 | |||
| Description & Services | ||||
| Description | DARTS is a non-profit charity that provides transportation to those individuals who are registered with the City under Accessible Transportation Services, a delegate of the HSR, and are unable to use regular public transit, due to a disability. Major Services: * Para-transportation of disabled persons to work, medical appointments, Day Programs, education, therapy, social recreation and shopping on contract to the HSR. May provide charter service for a group of individuals (disabled) who would like to travel together for a particular activity. * All applications to register to ride DARTS service must go through Accessible Transportation Services at 905-546-2424, Ext 1830 at 2200 Upper James Street, in Hamilton, Ontario. * DARTS contracts out some rides to Veterans Taxi/Hamilton Cab to handle their overload. One CANNOT contact Veterans for transportation. * DARTS tickets must be purchased in books of 10 for $23.50. Each one way ride requires one ticket. Charter Cost: $75.00 per hour within the City of Hamilton. * Tickets can be purchased at the following locations: - ATS (Accessible Transportation Services) - 2200 Upper James St N - Dundas Community Services - 2 King St, Dundas - Flamborough Community Services - 857 Millgrove Sidge Rd Millgrove Public Library - HSR Window at GO Station - 36 Hunter St E, - Ancaster Municipal Centre - 300 Wilson St E - Dundas Municipal Centre - 60 Main St - Flamborough Municipal Centre - 7 Innovation Drive (Clappisons Corners) - Glanbrook Municipal Centre - 4280 Binbrook Rd - Stoney Creek Municipal Centre - 777 Hwy 8 - Hamilton City Hall- 71 Main St.West | |||
| Hours | Administration Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Service Hours Sun-Wed and statutory holidays 7 am-11 pm, Thu-Sat 7 am-12:30 am * ATS Reservations Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm * Closed Sat, Sun and statutory holidays | |||
| Areas Served | Hamilton (City of) | |||
| Boundaries | The City of Hamilton including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek | |||
| Eligibility | Passengers must be pre-registered, ie. they must fill out an application form which is signed by a doctor in order to qualify for DARTS service. Applications can be found on-line under Accessible Transportation Services or by calling 905-529-1212. | |||
| Application | To place a reservation you may call up to 7 days in advance to Accessible Transportation Services Reservations at 905-529-1212 | |||
| Fees | Service - DARTS tickets come in books of 10 for $23.50 Each one way ride requires one ticket. Charter Cost: $75/hour with a minimum charge of one hour, within the City. | |||
| Languages | English | |||
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Public Bulletin | Interactive Voice Response (IVR) and ATS Web Interested passengers must contact ATS and register for IVR and ATS Web (905-528-4200, Ext. 1830) | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Print Material | D.A.R.T.S. Brochures | |||
| Other Links for Searching | ||||
| Service Categories | Disability Related Transportation ~ Administrative Entities ; Local Bus Services ; Paratransit Service Complaints | |||
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