HandyDART Taxi Saver Program

Provided by BC Transit

TaxiSaver is a supplementary service to HandyDART available to people with permanent disabilities that already have a HandyCard.
Intended for emergencies or periodic use. The Taxi Saver vouchers are available to permanently registered handyDART riders only. Program provides a 50% subsidy towards the cost of taxi rides with participating taxi companies. You will need to have a handyPASS in Greater Victoria or a HandyCard in the Lower Mainland to use this program.

How to Purchase Taxi Saver Coupons:
You need a handyPASS to buy and use Taxi Saver coupons. Eligible individuals can purchase an $80 package of Taxi Saver coupons at a cost of $40. This package can be purchased once every month. The coupons come in denominations of $1, $2 and $5.

By Mail:
Send your order with your handyPASS number, a return address and a cheque in the amount of $40 (for one sheet) made payable to 'BC Transit' at the following address:
Taxi Saver Program
520 Gorge Road East
PO Box 9861
Victoria, BC V8W 9T5

How to Use Taxi Saver Coupons:
To book a taxi saver trip, call your local area taxi company directly. Be sure to confirm that the taxi company accepts Taxi Saver vouchers first. When you call to book your taxi, tell the dispatcher if you need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle.

The handyDART client uses the coupons to pay the dollar meter rate of taxi fare. For example, if a taxi fare is $5.80, the passenger pays $5.00 in coupons and 80 cents in change (taxi drivers do not give change on Taxi Saver coupons.). These vouchers are not transferable to other individuals or transit systems.

Service Hours:
  • Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Friday, 7:00 AM to midnight
  • Saturday, 8:00 AM to midnight
  • Sunday and holidays, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

250-995-5618 (Service) or 250-727-7811 (Office)

Public email: taxisaver@bctransit.com

Website: https://bctransit.com/victoria...

Cost: Fees may apply

Associated Programs/Services

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Availability

Service area: Anmore, Bowen Island, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Langford, Langley, Lions Bay, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Saanich, North Vancouver, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Richmond, Saanich, Saanichton, Surrey, Vancouver, Victoria, West Vancouver, White Rock

Ways to Access
  • Provides transportation

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