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Public Transit
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BC Transit/ HandyDART
BC Transit has a fleet of Low Floor Buses that are capable of kneeling to allow access to wheelchair and scooter passengers. They also offer a HandyDART Service that provides door-to-door transportation service for people who cannot use regular transit. The cost for this service is the same as regular bus fare. HandyDART requires 2 days, minimum, 2 weeks recommeded, notice for a reservation including details of pick-up/drop-off times.
For more information, schedules and rates visit http://www.bctransit.com and click on Victoria, then Accessible Services |
Car Rentals
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Budget
Offer hand controlled vehicles but nothing with a ramp or lift.
For more information visit http://www.budgetvictoria.com |
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Avis
Offer hand controlled vehicles but nothing with a ramp or lift.
For more information visit http://www.avis.com |
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Hertz
Hand controlled vehicles can be arranged with notice but nothing with a ramp or lift.
For more information visit http://www.hertz.ca |
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Nothing Available at either: Enterprise, National, Thrifty |
Taxicabs
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Yellow Cab (Empress Taxi)
Fully Accessible.
Empress has 2 Taxi Vans equipped with a ramp. Passengers can roll in and stay seated in wheelchair. Cost is the same as regular taxi fare. One-day advance notice is recommended.
For more information phone 381-2222 or 1-800-808-6881, or http://www.empresstaxi.com
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Blue Bird Cabs Ltd.
Partially Accessible.
In May of 2002, BlueBird Cabs Ltd. have 8 "handicapped accessible" (wheelchair accessible) dual purpose taxis (vans with ramp). These vehicles operate as both an accessible taxi and/or a regular taxi. with preferencial service given for those who are unable to transfer from their wheelchair to a vehicle seat.
For more information, contact the BlueBird Cabs Dispatch Office at (250) 382-4235, 1-800-665-7055 or by e-mail at bluebird@taxicab.com, or visit BlueBird's web page http://www.taxicab.com |
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