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
Hours vary, contact for details.
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
$24/book of coupons
All those who are eligible for the HSR 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
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 doctor approval, 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: 1-844-422-7399
Amy Chan, Communications Coordinator
21 Hunter St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 3W8, Canada
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, the bank, cottages, social events or family and friend's homes.
Dundas Community Services Assisted Transportation Services
Work: 905-627-5461
2 King St W Suite 3A, Dundas, ON L9H 6Z1, Canada
Mon-Fri
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.
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
605 ON-8, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 5G2, Canada
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
Contact to register for programs. 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
Life Long Care Program
Work: 905-548-9593
Fax Number: 905-545-4077
Christina Barahona
34 Ottawa St N, Hamilton, ON L8H 3Y7, Canada
Hours vary by program, contact for details
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to all urban Aboriginal men, women and their families
Contact to register
Provides support services to the Indigenous community, regardless of age, who are disabled, chronically ill, frail, elderly or require acute/chronic continuum of care.
Services include:
- medical transportation services
- assistance with completing forms
- community referrals
- home visits
- security checks
- caregiver support
- aid in transitioning from ODSP to Old Age Pension
- congregate dining meals
- social activities
Wheels for Seniors, De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre
Work: 905-544-4320 x234
Work: 905-544-4320 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.
Contact 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.
SE Health Transportation Services
Toll-Free Number: 1-866-801-4097
1525 Stone Church Rd E, Hamilton, ON L8W 3P8, Canada
Hours vary, contact for details
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
fees vary, contact for details, private insurance is accepted
Open to all.
Contact for information or complete the online application form.
Provides transportation to and from medical appointments, shopping, banking, errands, or other activities.
Flamborough Connects Rural Community Shopping Bus
Toll-Free Number: 1-800-297-3427
Work: 905-689-7880
Amelia Steinbring , Executive Director, Flamborough Connects
163 Dundas St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 2Z7, Canada
Runs bi-weekly.
Cost:
Who can access this service: Program
$10 for door-to-door trip, billed quarterly.
Must be able to walk independently and be cognitively alert
Contact to reserve a seat
The Rural Shopping Bus is a program for rural residents who do not drive or have access to public transportation. Clients must be able to board the bus independently and carry their groceries.
The bus runs bi-weekly and takes participants to the Walmart Shopping Plaza in Waterdown.
The Rural Shopping Bus is a chartered DARTS bus and runs throughout the year.
GO Transit
Toll-Free Number: 1-888-438-6646
Work: 416-869-3200
Work: 416-202-1600
Crisis Line Number: 1-877-297-0642
TTY Number: 1-800-387-3652
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.
Long-distance within Ontario bus and rail transportation.
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
- Triplinx online trip planner
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 $6 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.
If you are renewing your Senior Annual Pass and turn 80 years of age within the year, you should purchase a Senior Monthly Pass on PRESTO each month until you turn 80 years old. When you turn 80, you can get a Golden Age Pass for free. Golden Age Passes cannot be issued in advance of your 80th birthday.
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
Work: 416-235-3579
By appointment only.
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
fees vary, contact for details
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 driver record review, a group education session, 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.
Must have a legal G-class license to rent a vehicle.
Call to make a reservation or request a reservation online.
Offers rentals of wheelchair accessible vehicles. Daily, weekly, and monthly rental available. Limited distance delivery and pick up is available, contact for more details.
Banyan Grocer-Ease Program
Work: 905-545-1175
Fax Number: 905-544-9403
688 Queensdale Avenue East, Suite 2B, Hamilton, ON L8V 1M1
Mon-Fri
8:30 am-4:30 pm
Cost:
Who can access this service: Service
$11.50 for first $100 of groceries, $2.50 for each additional $25 of groceries
Seniors and people with disabilities
Contact to register or to join the waitlist
Takes individualized grocery lists from clients, shops in the store of the client's choice, and if required puts the groceries away upon delivery.
If a client wants products from two different stores they will be charged for 2 deliveries.
The service charge is 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. And extra charge is added to this service.
Shopping is done at the following grocery stores, according to client preference:
- Food Basics
- Fortinos
- FreshCo
- Metro
- No Frills
- Sobeys
Program is funded through the Local Health Integration Network.
St. Matthew's House Seniors First Response Team
Work: 905-523-5546 x240
Shani Dohery, Executive Assistant
414 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 2Y3, Canada
Hours vary, contact for details
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Older Adults
Call or email for information.
Supports vulnerable, isolated older adults and seniors 55+ experiencing hunger, homelessness and income insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes those who are living outside in temporary shelter. Staff are able to deliver food and other supplies to those who are unable to access their community due to self quarantine and social isolation.
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