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Access-A-Bus Service
Access-A-Bus Transit Study –
Public Information Sessions
Metro Transit and IBI Group conducted two Public Information Sessions as part of its Access-A-Bus Transit study for 2010.
The study will determine how the Access-A-Bus transit service can better
meet the needs of its clients through the review of its current Access-A-Bus policies and procedures; the development of service improvement options; and the development of an action plan to guide the implementation of Access-A-Bus transit service improvements over the next 5 to 10 years.
Access-A-Bus Public Information Session Presentation 
What is Access-A-Bus?
Metro Transit's Access-A-Bus service is a shared ride, door-to-door, transit service for persons who are unable to use the conventional transit system due to physical or cognitive disabilities and are declared eligible through a registration process.
The Access-A-Bus service is meant to supplement the Metro Transit fixed route system. Funding is provided by the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Who can use the Access-A-Bus System?
There are several levels of eligibility for the Access-A-Bus Service. Some people may have disabilities that call for Access-A-Bus service for all trips, while others may only need the service when traveling alone, in the winter or for specific trips.
As a result, if you are declared eligible, the level of eligibility you are granted will be based on your needs.
The possible levels of eligibility are:
- Permanent
- Temporary (3 month period only)
- Seasonal (winter time)
- Conditional (travelling alone, dialysis)
You may qualify for the Access-A-Bus service if you:
- require use of wheelchair or scooter
- are unable to step up or down a 35 centimeter step unassisted
- are unable to walk 175 meter outside unassisted
- have 20/200 vision or less (legally blind)
- are unable to utilize conventional transit due to cognitive or physical disabilities
Questions or Concerns?
Call the HRM Call Centre at 490-4000 or e-mail: contactHRM@halifax.ca
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