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BC Bus Pass Program

Low-income seniors and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) have access to the BC Bus Pass Program. The pass is valid in communities served by BC Transit or Translink. more info

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Toll Free: 1-866-866-0800
Fax (toll-free): 1-855-771-8788
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BC Transit Services - West Kootenay

Offers regularly scheduled transit, HandyDART, Health Connections and Paratransit services within the West Kootenay regionmore info

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West Kootenay Transit: 1-855-993-3100
Customer Service: 1-877-380-8181
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handyDART - Columbia (Greater Trail & Castlegar) and Kootenay Lake West (Nelson) Area Zones

A low cost accessible, door-to-door shared transit service for people with permanent or temporary disabilities that prevent them from using fixed-route transit without assistance from another person.more info

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BC Transit West Kootenay System
Toll-free: 1-855-993-3100
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Health Connections Accessible Transportation - Kaslo, Salmo, Nakusp, Boundary

Provides communities with accessible transportation options to non-emergency medical appointments. If space available, others may also ride.more info

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BC Transit - West Kootenay & Boundary Transit System
Toll-free: 1-855-993-3100
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Kootenay Seniors Transportation Program

Various services related to seniors' transportation needs and concerns in the West Kootenay areamore info

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805 Nelson Avenue
, Nelson, BC, V1L 2N8
Seniors Transportation Program: (778) 463-5247
Kootenay Seniors Office: (250) 352-2708
Fax: (250) 352-7087
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West Kootenay Volunteer Driver Program

Provides a daytime, Monday to Friday volunteer service for those living in the West Kootenay area and who are unable to access public or private transportation for medical, social or recreational purposes.more info

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Castlegar Community Services
1695 Columbia Avenue
, Castlegar, BC, V1N 1J1
Toll Free: 1-877-304-2990
Coordinator: (250) 365-2104 Ext 225
Fax: (250) 365-2154
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