handyDART is a transportation service for persons who have a disability that is sufficiently severe that the person is unable to use conventional transit service without assistance. The service is provided to and from accessible building entrances.

You must be registered with the handyDART office before you can use the service.

In the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, this service is operated by Farwest Bus Lines Ltd.

handyDART Registration

Registering with handyDART is free and easy. Simply call 842-2134 from Hazeltons, or 1-877-842-2131 from surrounding areas from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. If the dispatcher is not available, please leave a message.

The handyDART staff will ask your name, mailing address and telephone number, then send you an application package. Please complete the application and return it to the office.

Hours of Operation

Booking a handyDART Trip

To book a trip with handyDART, call the transit office at the number listed above. If the dispatcher is not available at the time you called, someone will call you back to confirm your booking.

Please call at least 24 hours ahead of your scheduled pickup time.

There are two types of service:

• Regular subscription trips once a week or more often.
• One-time trips for purposes such as shopping, social visits or recreational activities.

Cancelling a Trip

If your plans change, and you no longer need your handyDART reservation, please call us at 842-2134 from Hazeltons, or 1-877-842-2131 from Gitsegukla as soon as possible so that we can schedule a trip for someone else.

handyDART Fares

handyDART fares are the same as the fares for the the regular transit service.