Specialized Transit

Overview

Specialized Transit is a shared-ride application based service that accommodates residents of Niagara who have a disability that prevents them from using conventional transit services.

Applications will be reviewed against the eligibility criteria. If your application is approved, you will be eligible to book trips. Bookings are offered on a first come, first served basis, and must be booked 24 hours in advance of your trip.

If approved, you will be eligible to book trips on all specialized transit services in Niagara; Fort Erie (FAST), Niagara Falls (Chair-a-van), Niagara Specialized Transit (NST), St. Catharines (Paratransit), and Welland (WellTrans).

If denied, all Niagara Region Transit buses are fully accessible. Learn more about fixed route or accessibility.

Persons wishing to use specialized transit must have a disability that prevents them from using conventional transit.

Disability alone does not constitute eligibility. Decisions are made on a case-by-case basis and are based on the applicant’s functional ability to use conventional transit some of all of the time. It’s not a medical decision deemed by the applicant’s physician. It is also not based on the applicant’s income, age, or lack of conventional transit in their area.

To apply, complete the online application, download the application, or pick it up from:

To have it mailed to you, call 1-833-NRT-Line (1-833-678-5463) Option 2, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • If you are the applicant
    • Option 1
    • Option 2
      • Print Part 2 to be completed by a medical/health care professional
      • Scan and save Part 2
      • Complete Part 1 online and attach Part 2
      • Click Submit
    • Option 3
      • Print Application
      • Complete Part 1
      • Have a medical/health care professional complete Part 2
      • Scan and email completed application to applications@nrtransit.ca
  • If you are a medical/health care professional completing this form online on behalf of the applicant:
    • Complete Part 1 on behalf of the applicant and click submit
    • Part 2 will open, once complete click submit.

To update information for your Niagara Region Specialized Transit application, email  applications@nrtransit.ca with the updates or call the transit information line at 1-833-NRT-Line (1-833-678-5463) Option 2, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Apply for Specialized Transit

Municipality Specific Specialized Transit Information

  • Hours of Operation
  • Fares
    • Regular transit fares apply
    • Pay using:
      • Mobile phone Transit app
      • Cash onboard
      • Multi-ride tickets
  • Book a Ride
    • Call 1-833-NRT-LINE (1-833-678-5463), Press 2 for Specialized
  • Hours of Operation
    • Monday to Saturday: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
    • Sunday and Statutory Holidays: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
    • Holiday hours

  • Fares
    • Regular transit fares apply
    • Pay using:
      • Mobile phone Transit app
      • Cash onboard (single trips only)
      • Multi-ride tickets

  • Book a Ride
  • Hours of Operation
  • Fares
    • Regular transit fares apply
    • Pay using:
      • Mobile phone Transit app
      • Cash onboard
      • Multi-ride tickets

  • Book a Ride
    • Call 1-833-NRT-LINE (1-833-678-5463), Press 2 for Specialized
  • Hours of Operation
    • Monday to Saturday: 6 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.
    • Sunday: 8:45 a.m. – 7:45 p.m.
    • Holiday hours

  • Fares
    • Regular transit fares apply
    • Pay using:
      • Mobile phone Transit app
      • Cash onboard (single trips only)
      • Multi-ride tickets

  • Book a Ride
    • Call 1-833-NRT-LINE (1-833-678-5463), Press 2 for Specialized, Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • Visit book.nrtplus.rideco.com for web booking
    • Download the iOS App or Android App for mobile booking
  • Hours of Operation
    • Monday to Friday: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
    • Saturday: 9:45 a.m. – 6 p.m.
    • Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
    • Holiday hours

  • Fares
    • Regular transit fares apply
    • Pay using:
      • Mobile phone Transit app
      • Cash onboard (single trips only)
      • Multi-ride tickets

  • Book a Ride
    • Call 1-833-NRT-LINE (1-833-678-5463), Press 2 for Specialized, Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • Visit book.nrtplus.rideco.com for web booking
    • Download the iOS App or Android App for mobile booking
  • For eligible users, NST provides regional trips between municipalities
  • Eligible to use all specialized services within Niagara, if approved
  • NRT OnDemand can accommodate local and regional wheelchair accessible trips
  • NST will connect riders to DARTS in Wynona where a transfer will be required

Riding with Niagara Region Transit

Plan your trip (routes, stops and directions)

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