- Description
- Specialized services to people who are physically unable to use regular transit vehicles
- using fully accessible buses
- trips are booked in advance and scheduled on a first-come first-served basis
- date of trip
- location and time of pick-up and drop-off
- number of other people travelling, such as a support person or companion(s)
- any mobility devices that will be brought onto the vehicle
When a scheduled pick-up time changes outside of the 20-minute pick-up window, DRT will contact and advise customers by phone at least two hours before the trip
Trip cancellations must be made four or more hours prior to trip - Eligibility
- Person with a disability that prevents them from using conventional transit service for all or part of a trip
Could be due to a visual, sensory, cognitive or physical disability, and could be either short-term or long-term
One person may accompany a client - notify the dispatcher to confirm available space - Application Process
- Complete Eligibility Application Form Note: portions of form to be completed by Health Care Professional https://www.durhamregiontransit.com/en/routes-and-schedules/resources/Specialized-Services/Specialized-Services-Application2.pdf and send by mail to 110 Westney Rd S, Ajax ON L1S 2C8 or fax
Applications reviewed within 14 days of receiving completed application, DRT will confirm eligibility by mail
Applicants are required to attend an in-person interview and/or assessment unless otherwise advised
- Office
- 1-866-247-0055
- Fax
- 905-619-9693 - Application office
- Web Site
- Visit Website
- Mailing Address
- c/o Durham Region Transit Commission; Box 623, 605 Rossland Rd E
Whitby, ON, L1N 6A3
Canada - Languages
- English
- Fees
- Service ; click here for all Durham Region Transit Fares * an Attendant accompanying customer must pay full fare * Support Person may travel free of charge on DRT conventional buses and Specialized Services buses when travelling with a person eligible for a Support Person - person with disability presents Support Person card to DRT Operator
- Documents Required
- May vary; contact for information
- Accessibility
- Partially Accessible - 96% of the conventional DRT fleet is accessible * not all bus stops along the routes are accessible
- Topic(s)
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- Information Durham
- Last Updated On
- November 25, 2022
- Address
- 605 Rossland Rd E
Whitby, ON, L1N 6A3
Intersection: Garden St and Rossland Rd;
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon5:00 am to 12:00 amTue5:00 am to 12:00 amWed5:00 am to 12:00 amThu5:00 am to 12:00 amFri5:00 am to 12:00 amSat7:00 am to 12:00 amSun7:00 am to 10:00 pm
Specialized Booking Agent Hours Mon-Fri 5 am-12 midnight, Sat 7 am-12 midnight, Sun 7 am-10 pm - Service Area(s)
- Durham Region
