Transportation

Community Transit Nova Scotia - formerly Nova Scotia Community-Based Transportation Association, is an organization whose membership represents the disabled, seniors, the economically disadvantaged, environmental stewards, and the general public throughout Nova Scotia.  

Handi-Trans - Transit Cape Breton’s wheelchair accessible bus service is operated for persons whose disability restricts them from using the regular route service or other transport. Registration is required. To download the registration form, click here.

Hope Air - a registered, national charity that provides free flights to people who cannot afford the cost of an airline ticket to get to medical expertise or specialized medical technologies that usually exist only in larger urban centres.

Kindway - a bed-to-door and door-to-door patient transfer service. Based in Bedford, operating all across Nova Scotia to help people access Halifax healthcare appointments. We are available to help people exit their home, transfer into their wheelchairs or ours and we can even help wheelchair users navigate stairs. We always check in at nursing stations when arriving and departing facilities, and we can be available to wait with people while in the hospital. Upon returning home we help people get settled and safe inside of their home. We can bill some government organizations, and we are keen to get setup as provider to more if you have any suggestions. We can also bill Medavie Blue Cross for Veterans. Visit their website to learn more and request a ride.

Rural Transportation Association (RuralRides) - provides door-to-door, accessible transportation services for residents of rural Nova Scotia. Click the 'Find a Ride' tab on the website to find services in your area. Contact them at: info@ruralrides.ca

TJ's Van and Carpool Services, Inc. - provides province-wide transportation services including to and from medical appointments, the airport, package delivery, and more. Call 902.402.1555 or email info@tjsvanpool.com

Terry Morier's Accessible Taxi Service - operates throughout Nova Scotia and other areas by request. His vehicle has a child seat and boosters. Contact Terry at: 902.476.1838 or taxivanman@hotmail.com.

Wheels for the Wise - provides medical transportation service for the veterans. Call Medavie Blue Cross to see, whether you are eligible, direct billing to Medavie Blue Cross. Sedan, SUV and wheelchair accessible vehicles available. Bilingual drivers available.

Travel with attendants or support persons 

Caregivers can often travel at no cost or for a reduced fee under these programs.  There is an application process requiring physician certification so please make your travel plans well in advance.  In some programs, if the physician indicates that the care recipient has a "permanent condition" there is no expiry date on eligibility.  Please contact service providers for more details.

WestJet - Special or additional seating for guests with a disability
The attendant pays tax only.

Air Canada - Travel with an attendant
The attendant pays tax only.

Porter Airlines - Request for attendant seating
The attendant pays nothing.

Via Rail - Passengers requiring a support person
The attendant pays nothing
The Via Rail program also includes short trips, perhaps to Halifax or Moncton for specialist services or appointments.

Maritime Bus - Companion travel
The attendant pays nothing.
Maritime Bus requires notification signed by a physician that the care recipient requires attendant care while traveling.
Although this is not addressed on their website, please call 1-800-575-1807 or your local Maritime Bus depot for more information.

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