Community transportation services are provided to seniors and disabled individuals residing within the boundaries of Athabasca County, Town of Athabasca and Village of Boyle.
Our community transportation service is overseen by the Community Transportation Committee, with the finances and vehicle maintenance being administered by Athabasca County staff.
Each of the participating municipalities (Athabasca County, The Town of Athabasca and the Village of Boyle) contributes towards the financial operation of the community transportation service as agreed upon annually by the municipal councils. Financially the service operates on a break-even basis, with no operational or capital deficits unless approved in advance by all three partners.
Questions? Contact the Athabasca/Boyle Community Transportation Services.
The service may be provided to assist any disabled citizen or citizen over the age of 60 who resides within the boundaries of the Athabasca County, the Town of Athabasca or the Village of Boyle.
Trips will only originate from within the County, although destination points outside the County will be considered.
There are two wheelchair accessible vehicles utilized to deliver the service; a 12 passenger/2 wheelchair Handi-Bus and a 10 passenger Handi-Van ( 7 passenger/1 wheelchair).
SENIORS/DISABLED PASSENGERS
1 Passenger:
$7/Person/trip*
$14 (If Ambulatory)
2 Passengers:
$7/Person/trip*
$14 (If Ambulatory)
3 Passengers or more:
$6/Person/trip*
$12 (If Ambulatory)
* A trip within the County is defined as a trip where the drop-off time to the pick-up time does not exceed 90 minutes and further there would be no distinction between the vehicles. Trips exceeding 90 minutes will be charged double the fee.
MEDICAL TRIPS
Westlock/Lac La Biche – $125/trip
Edmonton and area – $150/trip
Ft. McMurray – $250/trip
Buses are not available for Active Care Patients (e.g., Hospital Transfers). A surcharge will be levied at the discretion of the driver & coordinator for waiting time over 2 hours.
$15/hour
A surcharge will be levied if extra help of the Community Transportation driver is required for the duration of the trip in order to access medical services.
$25/trip
DAY OR SOCIAL TRIPS BEYOND COUNTY BOUNDARIES
Charges will be the higher dollar value of:
$75.00/trip minimum
5 passenger minimum
(OR)
$0.61/km
plus meals & accommodations for the driver
PLUS
Minimum 4 hours $25/hour
Over 10 hours per day $150 flat rate applies
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Service Organizations or any Organized Group
$25/hour (or)
$175 Flat Rate
PLUS
$0.61/km
Meals & accommodation for the driver
PARTY SHUTTLE SERVICE
Where mileage is minimal.
$30/hour
Cancellation Fee
A cancellation fee of $30/trip is charged if less than one day notice is provided. (at the discretion of Community Transportation Coordinator).
The Community Transportation Committee deems it reasonable to provide the larger handi-bus for use by community groups when it is not booked for use by seniors or the
disabled. The Committee has agreed to authorize such use with the understanding that fees must reflect the actual cost of operating the vehicle, excluding capital replacement costs.
Community groups and sports teams may book the bus 14 days prior to the proposed date of use. The bus may only be used if no prior booking by a seniors or disabled group
exists.
The bus will only be made available if the County Manager or his designate authorizes a suitable driver for the trip.
The booking group shall be responsible to pay all costs for accommodation, meals and appropriate hourly rates paid to the driver.
Fees for the use of the vehicle shall be as follows:
$0.61 per kilometer
payment of all driver wages and expenses (driver to be approved by Community Transportation Coordinator)
When scheduling your trip, you can confirm with our office that you will be paying the driver. We accept cash or cheque. Please make cheques payable to: Athabasca County
When your booking is made you can set up an account for the trips made during the month. A monthly invoice will be sent to you itemizing the trips made and the fees owing.
