The Township of Schreiber and the Township of Terrace Bay are committed to providing accessible transportation for senior citizens as well as citizens with temporary or permanent disabilities through the Terrace Bay Handi-Transit Service.

The Superior Seniors Club, in partnership with the Township of Terrace Bay, provides transportation to Thunder Bay and Marathon for medical/health reasons, including dental, physiotherapy, optometry and more. This program is open to all residents of Terrace Bay, Schreiber, Jackfish, Rossport and Pays Plat.

The Schreiber—Terrace Bay Handi-Transit Service is a fully insured specialized transportation service owned by the Townships of Schreiber and Terrace Bay and is operated by the McCausland Hospital on behalf of the Townships.

The Handi-Transit Van can accommodate wheelchairs, scooters, and ambulatory passengers. The Van can fit up to 5 ambulatory passengers and 2 wheelchairs comfortably. The Van is equipped with a hydraulic lift to raise passengers inside, allowing easy entrance into the van. All Handi-Transit Van drivers are trained in assisting disabled and mobility impaired passengers.

 

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

All residents of Schreiber and Terrace Bay who are aged 55 and over.

  • A person who is temporarily or permanently disabled.
  • Companion of a rider and registered caregivers may also ride.

The Handi-Transit Service is NOT just for medical appointments. You can book the Handi-Transit Van for ANY trip within or between the communities of Schreiber and Terrace Bay, whether it be shopping, attending a meeting, or just visiting!

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Residents must register with the hospital to be an eligible rider.
  • Caregivers must be registered to be eligible for free rides.

 

HOW TO BOOK THE HANDI-TRANSIT VAN

To book the Handi-Transit Van or for more information about the service, please call:

(807)-229-7710 or (807) 825-3273 Ext.172 to leave a message.

PLEASE NOTE:

Please call at least 24 hours in advance when booking the Handi-Transit Van.

2024 RATES:

IN TOWN:

$5.00 per ride

$5.00 per companion (each way)

FREE for registered caregivers!

BETWEEEN COMMUNITIES

$8.00 per ride

$8.00 per companion (each way)

FREE for registered caregivers!

EMERGENCY RIDES

(A ride home from the Hospital Emergency Room) $20.00 per ride

ALL FARES ARE BASED ON ONE WAY RIDES, FOR ROUND TRIPS FARES ARE DOUBLED.

DID YOU KNOW?

Handi-Transit Service fares make up a small portion of the cost of the transit, taxpayers subsidize the rest of the cost.

 

Terrace Bay Superior Seniors Club

Address: P.O. Box 1208, 13 Selkirk Avenue, Terrace Bay, Ontario P0T 2W0

T: (807) 825-3315, Ext. 244

The Superior Seniors Club, in partnership with the Township of Terrace Bay, provides transportation to Thunder Bay and Marathon for medical/health reasons, including dental, physiotherapy, optometry and more.

The program is open to all residents of Terrace Bay, Schreiber, Jackfish, Rossport and Pays Plat!

They will come pick you up at your residence, deliver you on time to your appointment and return you home. If it is more than a day trip, they will take you to your overnight accommodation and return on the requested day to bring you home (no extra charge).

If you qualify and are eligible for the Northern Health Travel Grant then the cost for transportation can be reimbursed later through the Province of Ontario.

How to Book:

You must make reservations 24 hours in advance, it is first come, first serve. You can book an appointment by contacting the Terrace Bay Senior’s Centre:

  • During the weekdays, please call (807) 825-3315, Ext: 244 with office hours from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 to 3:00 pm; if the office is closed please leave a message
  • On weekends and holidays, please call (807) 825-3558 and leave a message

Rates:

    • $130.00 for travel to Thunder Bay, including return
    • $50.00 for travel to Marathon, including return
    • Free for travel companion

Please note that the vehicle is not medically equipped and thus passengers must be mobile with minimal assistance.