HandyDART

• Former HandyDART user says he’s not making much progress finding a solution

  In an updated statement on Wednesday afternoon, a spokesperson from TransLink said, 'Cretain’s mobility device exceeds the operating specifications of the vehicles.'

  Canada

  Jul 29
  
• B.C. minister says TransLink must find way to transport HandyDART passenger

  Both TransLink and HandyDART operator Transdev say they cannot safely accommodate Tom Cretain anymore because of the size of his mobility device.

  Canada

  Jul 28
  
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• TransLink says it can no longer provide HandyDART service for passenger after 28 years

  Tom Cretain has spinal muscular atrophy and isn't able to sit up. For decades he has relied on HandyDART to drive him to his destinations on an accessible bus or taxi.

  Canada

  Jul 27
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• BC NDP dragging heels on pledge to end privatization of HandyDART, union says

  HandyDART, a door-to-door shared ride service for people with mobility issues and other complex needs, is currently operated by French for-profit contractor TransDev.

  Politics

  Jun 19, 2025
• HandyDART strike to end as workers vote to ratify deal

  The union representing HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver has voted to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement, signaling the end of their weeks-old strike.

  Sep 24, 2024
• HandyDART strike ends, tentative agreement reached

  ATU Local 1724 says that it has reached a tentative agreement with Transdev, ending an 18-day strike for HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver.

  Politics

  Sep 21, 2024
• No end in sight to HandyDART strike as mediated talks break down

  Mediated talks between the union representing HandyDART workers in Metro Vancouver and its employer, Transdev, have broken off without an agreement following 15 hours of talks.

  Sep 13, 2024
• Talks resume as HandyDART strike drags into second week

  Mediated talks between the union representing HandyDART workers their employer are set to resume Thursday as a strike that has stopped most services drags into a second week.

  Economy

  Sep 12, 2024
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• Mediation to begin to end Metro Vancouver accessible transit strike

  About 600 employees of the door-to-door service for people unable to navigate the conventional transit system have been on strike since Tuesday.

  Consumer

  Sep 8, 2024
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• Company to meet with striking HandyDART workers, mediator, on Sunday

  The operator of Metro Vancouver's specialized HandyDART transit system says it will meet with striking workers and a mediator on Sunday.

  Economy

  Sep 4, 2024