Provides subsidized rides for people with disabilities through regular and accessible taxis. Coupons are sold in books that contain $40 value in vouchers, and participants may purchase up to three books each month.
Driving & Transportation
Getting around either in your personal vehicle, through community supports or public transit.
Taxi Scrip Program
Work: 905-529-1212 x1
Fax Number: 905-679-7305
71 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
$24/book of coupons
All those who are eligible for the DARTS program are also eligible for the Taxi Scrip program. This includes individuals with disabilities, and those who are unable to access regular transit service. Eligibility is considered on a case-by-case basis.
To apply for this service, complete the application form found online and submit it by mail to:
Accessible Transportation Services
c/o 71 Main St. West
Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5
Registered passengers can purchase Taxi Scrip coupon books from the HSR Customer Service Centre (36 Hunter St E), any Municipal Service Centre, via mail, or over the phone.
Trans-Cab Service
Work: 905-525-2583
Work: 905-546-2489
71 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5, Canada
Hours vary by route, contact for information.
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
regular HSR fare plus $0.50 premium
Refer to website for service area map to determine if the trip origin or destination is included in the Trans-Cab service area.
Travelling from Trans-Cab service zones:
- Call Blue Line Taxi at 905-525-2583 to request a Trans-Cab pick-up.
- Tell the driver you’re a Trans-Cab customer, and pay your regular HSR fare or show them your PRESTO card, plus a 50¢ premium. The cab driver will give you a Trans-Cab coupon and take you to your transfer point.
- Board the HSR bus, show your Trans-Cab coupon to the Operator, pay your fare and insert the coupon into the farebox.
Travelling to Trans-Cab service zones:
- When you board your HSR bus, tell the Operator that you need Trans-Cab service, pay your regular fare, plus a 50¢ premium and ask for a transfer.
- A cab will meet your bus at the Trans-Cab transfer point, give the cab driver your HSR transfer.
A shared-ride taxi service between the HSR and local taxi providers. This service is offered in parts of Glanbrook (routes 20, 27, 35, and 44) and Stoney Creek (routes 2, 55, and 55A) where buses do not currently provide service.
DARTS Transit
Work: 905-529-1717
Work: 905-529-1212 x1
71 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5, Canada
Reservations:
Mon-Sat 8:30 am–2 am and Sun 8:30 am–12:30 am
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
People with disabilities who are unable to access regular transit service. Also available to qualified residents of other municipalities while they are visiting Hamilton. Pre-registration is required.
To register, complete an ATS application form (found online), including approval from a health care professional, and submit by mail, fax, or email.
Accessible, shared-ride service providing door-to-door transportation for registered passengers who are unable to use regular HSR buses due to physical or functional limitations or health conditions. Participants must register with Accessible Transportation Services (ATS), a department of the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR).
Seniors for Seniors Driver Companions
Work: 905-572-6162
Toll-Free Number: 1-800-889-9482
21 Hunter St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 3W8, Canada
Contact for information.
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
fees vary, contact for details
Open to all older adults.
Contact for information. Visit the website for information about how to volunteer as a driver companion.
Provides driver companions to transport and accompany older adults to and from medical appointments, shopping centres, grocery stores, visiting friends, and other errands. Companions use their personal vehicles and can accommodate seniors with cognitive impairments, walkers, and collapsible wheelchairs.
Dundas Community Services Assisted Transportation Services
Work: 905-627-5461
2 King St W, Hamilton, ON L9H 6Z1, Canada
By appointment only.
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
Fees vary, please inquire with office.
Open to seniors and people with disabilities or limited means of transportation who live in Dundas. Users must be independently mobile and cognitively sound. No wheelchairs, but collapsible walkers or canes can be accommodated.
Contact for information; pre-booking required, minimum one week notice.
A non-emergency, door-to-door transportation service. Volunteer drivers accompany clients to and from medical appointments and grocery shopping.
Stoney Creek Seniors Outreach Services
Work: 905-643-1919
Dave Cage, President
Excluding holidays
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
fees vary by service, contact for details
Seniors and people with disabilities who live in Stoney Creek and Winona.
Registration is required to make use of services, contact for registration information. Transportation must be booked two days in advance.
Non-profit community organization that assists seniors and disabled persons to remain independent and in their homes. Services include:
- Transportation services: volunteer drivers will provide transportation to medical appointments, shopping, hair appointments, etc. within the Greater Hamilton Area
- Household services: assistance with minor home repairs, yard work, or housekeeping
- Snow removal
Ancaster Community Services Assisted Volunteer Driving
Work: 905-648-6675
300 Wilson St E, Ancaster, ON L9G 2B9, Canada
By appointment only.
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
Nominal fee to help offset cost of gas and insurance on volunteer's car. Clients invoiced on a monthly basis.
Ancaster residents who are 65 years or older or have a disability and are in the process of arranging more permanent transportation such as DARTS or have limited or no other means of transportation. Passengers must be cognitively sound and independently mobile. Walkers and canes are permitted.
Potential clients must register with the Program Coordinator. A minimum of 4 business days' notice is required to fill a request.
This program is designed to support Ancaster clients who have limited or no means of transportation to get to and from medical and/or professional appointments within the Ancaster/Dundas/Hamilton area. This program relies on volunteers to drive seniors to appointments and bring them home. Medical appointments take priority over professional appointments.
Life Long Care Program
Work: 905-548-9593
34 Ottawa St N, Hamilton, ON L8H 3Y7, Canada
Contact for information.
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to all urban Indigenous men, women, and their families.
Contact to register.
Provides community support services to urban Indigenous clients, regardless of age, who are disabled, chronically ill, frail, or elderly.
Services include:
- friendly visiting
- security checks/reassurance service
- congregate dining
- transportation
- Aboriginal support
Wheels for Seniors, De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre
Work: 905-544-4320 x234/x212
678 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8M 1K2, Canada
By appointment only.
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to all Indigenous seniors, those with early on-set aging, and those with complex physical disabilities.
Call 905-544-4320 x234 or x212 at least 48 hours prior to the appointment to book a ride. Drivers will connect directly with clients regarding time and location of appointment and pick-up locations.
Provides medical transportation to Indigenous seniors, those with early on-set aging, and those with complex physical disabilities. Clients can be picked up and dropped off to any medical appointments within the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Home and Community Care Support Services catchment area.
Glanbrook Community Services Volunteer-Assisted Transportation
Work: 905-692-3464
Contact for appointment.
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
standard prices have been set for local geographic areas in Glanbrook
Open to seniors and people with disabilities in the Glanbrook area. Passengers must be independently mobile and cognitively alert. Walkers are permitted.
Contact to register, please book at least 10 business days in advance.
Glanbrook Community Services provides participants with transportation services to medical appointments, dental appointments, errands, to visit friends, grocery and general shopping. Drivers will wait and can assist participants with purchases. Out-of-town trips may be arranged upon request, some restrictions apply.
GO Transit
Work: 416-869-3200
Toll-Free Number: 1-888-438-6646
Work: 416-202-1600
Crisis Line Number: 1-877-297-0642
TTY Number: 1-800-387-3653
36 Hunter St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 3W8, Canada
Service hours vary by route and transit option, contact or visit the website for more details.
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
fees vary by route and transit option
Open to all.
Purchase tickets at the station or pay with PRESTO when boarding the bus or train.
Bus and rail transportation within Ontario.
Major services are:
- GO Transit bus and rail service
- UP Pearson Express rail link between Toronto Union Station and Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Presto Card electronic fare payment card
HSR Golden Age Transit Pass Program
Work: 905-528-4200
36 Hunter St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 3W8, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Golden Age Pass issued free of charge. Lost, stolen or damaged PRESTO cards will require a $4 replacement fee
City of Hamilton residents 80 years of age or older.
Proof of age and Hamilton address are required. Acceptable ID includes a driver’s licence, Ontario photo card, income tax statement, or health card with name and address.
Golden Age Passes cannot be issued in advance of the 80th birthday. If the rider is a Senior Annual Pass holder and turns 80 years of age within the year, they should purchase a Senior Monthly Pass on PRESTO each month until their birthday, when they are eligible for a free Golden Age Pass.
The Golden Age Pass provides free HSR transportation to eligible adults over the age of 80. This pass includes a one-time free PRESTO card. A photo ID will be issued, to be used with the new PRESTO card, which is to be presented to the driver upon boarding.
HSR Senior Transit Pass Program
Work: 905-528-4200
36 Hunter St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 3W8, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
Adults 65 to 79 years of age.
Proof of age is required to purchase and use senior fares. If you are a young-looking senior, you can purchase a photo ID at the HSR Customer Service Centre.
The Senior Pass Program provides discounted HSR transportation to eligible older adults (65-79 years of age). This includes a PRESTO card. Senior Annual Passes are also available, and is valid for 12 months starting in the month of purchase if purchased by the 13th day of the month. Photo ID is not required, however proof of age must be shown upon drivers' request. Photo ID can be purchased at the HSR Customer Service Centre.
Senior Driver Renewal Program
Toll-Free Number: 1-800-396-4233
By appointment only.
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
fees vary, contact for details
Open to all licenced drivers ages 80 and older.
A notice is sent by mail when a driver turns age 80 and includes a renewal form and instructions on how to book an appointment.
Items to bring to the renewal session:
- driver’s licence (or temporary driver’s licence)
- the licence renewal application, if available
- corrective eyeglasses or contact lenses used for driving, as well as any used for reading
- hearing aids, if needed
A program which requires drivers age 80 and older to renew their driver's license every two years. The renewal process includes a vision test, a brief written screening exercises, and completion of any follow up items which may include a road test.
Accessible Vehicle Rentals, Wheelchair In Motion
Toll-Free Number: 1-888-776-1102
1026 S Coast Dr, Selkirk, ON N0A 1P0, Canada
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
Check website for rates.
All drivers must be over 23 years of age and have a full G-class driver's licence.
Make a reservation online or contact for information.
Offers rentals of wheelchair accessible vehicles. Daily, weekly, and monthly rental available. Limited distance delivery and pick up is available.
Banyan Grocer-Ease Program
Work: 905-545-1175
688 Queensdale Ave E, Hamilton, ON L8V 1M1
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
Service fee chart available online.
Seniors and/or adults with disabilities.
Contact to register.
A community support service that provides grocery delivery services to eligible seniors and adults with disabilities who live within the City of Hamilton. Takes individualized grocery lists from clients, shops in the store of the client's choice, and if required puts the groceries away upon delivery. There is a service charge based on the amount of the grocery bill.
If a client is in need of the service, but is not in charge of their finances, the program will work with their caregiver and shop for them and deliver. An extra charge is added to this service.
At Your Senior Service
Work: 289-981-2187
53 Golden Iris Cres, Waterdown, ON L0R 2H3, Canada
Hours vary * Contact for details
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
Fees vary according to service and level of care provided. Contact for details.
Services designed to support seniors and their caregivers
Contact to register
Provides support services by qualified professionals that improve the quality of life for seniors and enables seniors to maintain their independence while living in their home. Hourly, weekend, short term, long term, and respite care available. Staff are properly screened, fully licensed and insured. Services include:
Personal care
- Exercise and range of motion
- Transferring
- Feeding
Companion care
- Fall prevention
- Medication reminders
- Meal preparation
- Light housekeeping
- Shopping and errands
- Laundry
Specialty care
- Alzheimer's
- Dementia
- Parkinson's Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Hip Replacement
- Stroke