Seniors' Guide
Transportation - Transit Seniors' Fare Discount

TransLink, in the Metro-Vancouver region, and BC Transit-funded services elsewhere in B.C., offer discount fares for passengers 65 years of age or over. You will receive this discount by presenting your B.C. Gold CareCard when you pay your fare.

BC Transit – rest of the province: Contact your local transit operator, or check the website below.

BUS PASS PROGRAM

The Bus Pass Program provides affordable transportation to low-income seniors and persons with disabilities. Eligible people can buy a yearly pass at a reduced cost. The bus pass allows travel without additional cost on BC Transit and TransLink, including SkyTrain and SeaBus, but is not valid on HandyDART. The pass allows the holder to receive concession fares on West Coast Express.

To be eligible for the bus pass, you must live in an area serviced by public transit and:

• Be receiving federal Old Age Security (OAS), and either the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) or Spouse’s Allowance; or
  
• Be an immigrant to Canada who would qualify for OAS and either the GIS or Spouse’s Allowance if not for the residency requirement; or
  
• Be between the ages of 60 and 64 and be receiving BC Employment and Assistance; or
  
• Be receiving BC Employment and Assistance disability assistance.
  

The bus pass is valid from January 1 to December 31. For Bus Pass Program Information, please call the number listed below.

If your name or address changes, please call the number above to ensure next year’s application and pass is sent to you.

HandyDART CUSTOM TRANSIT

HandyDART is a special transportation service for eligible persons with a disability who cannot use regular public transport due to mobility issues.

This transit service uses specially equipped vehicles, provides door-to-door service and is available in all of the province’s larger centres, as well as in many smaller communities.

Other transit services are provided to seniors, persons with a disability, and others in many smaller communities. These services use smaller, accessible vehicles and offer a range of services, including door-to-door and fixed commute.

For areas other than Metro Vancouver, contact HandyDART listed in the white pages of your phone book, or contact the number listed below for information on accessible services by location. In Metro Vancouver, please contact your local community resources centre or visit the TransLink transportation services website.

Website:
www.translink.bc.ca/Transportation_Services/Accessibility/handydart.asp

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