Description
Description (Service) | Meaford Moves+ is a fully accessible, door-to-door transit service for those with temporary or permanent mobility challenges, or who identify as having a physical, sensory, cognitive or mental health disability. It can be used to book your ride to work, doctors and medical appointments, or to go to your favourite coffee shop in town with a friend. Out of town rides to Owen Sound, Thornbury, and Collingwood for medical appointments are also available. Anyone who does not already have a Meaford Moves+ Eligibility Card, should sign up for one using the application instructions in this listing. To find out if you are eligible or to fill out an application form, visit https://www.meaford.ca/en/living-here/specialized-transit-service.aspx For more information on this service, contact Legislative Services team at 519-538-1060 ext. 1110 or transit@meaford.ca. Eligible riders can use Meaford Moves+ for:
Scooters and electric wheelchairs (depending on their size, weight and type) are permitted on the transit bus. Please get your devices verified by the transit operator ahead of time to make sure they can fit securely. |
Service Details
Hours | Bus Service: Tue-Fri 8 am-4 pm Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
Areas Served | Meaford |
Eligibility | Residents of the Municipality of Meaford who have an accessibility issue. Applicants must either:
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Application | Call in advance to book a trip. Minimum of 48 hours notice is required. Eligibility card is provided upon registration and required for each trip To apply for Meaford Moves+ eligibility card, complete the Specialized Transit Application Form that is available:
Submit completed form to: Municipality of Meaford 21 Trowbridge Street West Meaford, ON N4L 1A1 Or by email to transit@meaford.ca. Once the application is submitted and approved, the applicant will receive the transit card in the mail. |
Languages | English |
Fees | Fares: All prices are for one-way trips only. Up to two companions can ride with the eligible rider. Companions pay the same fare. If a support person is required to be able to use the bus, the support person travels free. Local Trip - $2 Owen Sound, Thornbury, or Collingwood - $8 |
Address and Location
Located In Community | Meaford |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Trowbridge St W and Sykes St N |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
Office Phone | 519-538-5577, Reservations ; Municipality of Meaford: 519-538-1060 |
Fax | 519-538-1556 |
transit@meaford.ca | |
Website | https://www.meaford.ca/en/living-here/specialized-transit-service.aspx |
Primary Contact | Sarah Mahon, Director, HR and Community Services; Phone: ext 1144 or 519-375-0724; Email: smahonl@meaford.ca |
Alternate Contact | Phone: 5193750724 |
Mailing Address | 21 Trowbridge St W Meaford, ON Canada N4L 1A1 |
Categories
Service Categories | Disability Transportation ; Transportation for Older Adults |
Service Category Groups | Older Adults ; Transportation |