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There are a number of transportation services available in the City of Dryden for seniors. Community transportation in the area includes services for seniors, youth, low-income earners and people who have disabilities or accessibility issues.

MyLift Van Service

Overview

The MyLift accessible van service is for anyone who is physically unable to use regular city transportation, including seniors, youth and people with lower incomes. The bus has a wheelchair lift and can hold up to three wheelchairs or eight walking passengers. MyLift offers door-to-door service. It also offers service between senior housing to specified stores and service locations.

One-way fare is $3.00 per passenger. There is no cost for an attendant to travel to provide assistance to a client.

Registration

You must be registered and approved to use this service. Please click on the form link, complete it online and submit a registration form via email. Please include your mailing address. Paper copies are also available upon request.

Booking information

MyLift Transportation Service is available from Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. unless closed for statutory holidays or maintenance. A notice will be issued as applicable.

Call 807-223-3568 between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to book a ride or to ask for additional information. Rides can be booked up to fourteen (14) days before the scheduled trip but each rider must book at least 24 hours before your pickup time. Ride requests within 24 hours will be accommodated as space permits. Medical or employment rides are given priority when booking.

Please have the exact fare ready because change is limited. There are no account charges/ third-party billing unless it is pre-arranged.

After hours or special trip bookings are available. Call for more information.

Using MyLift

Riders need to be at accessible pickup points when the van is scheduled to arrive. For safety reasons, drivers cannot move wheelchairs up or down stairs or unsafe ramps. The van can only wait five minutes past your pickup time. If the van is more than 10 minutes past your pickup time, please call 807-223-3568.

Passengers who are not able to care for themselves and who travel without an attendant, must be met by someone at their stop.

Chartered Bus Services

There are two private bus lines that provide service across the city.

Iron Range Bus Lines Address: 19 Kennedy Road, Dryden, ON P8N 2X3 Phone: 807-223-6188 Fax: 807-223-6836

Email: dryden@ironrangebus.com
Hutchison Bus Lines Address: 114 Third Street, Dryden, ON P8N 2V7

Phone: 807-223-4244

Motor Coach Transportation

Ontario Northland connects select Northern Ontario communities by road and rail. For additional information or to reserve tickets, please visit https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en/plan-your-trip.

Dryden Go Getters Activity Centre

Taxi subsidies are available to members of the Dryden Go Getters Activity Centre. Contact the centre for more information. Address: 84 St. Charles Street, Dryden, ON P8N 1L3 Phone: 807-223-5937 Email: drydengogetters@drytel.net.

Patricia Region Senior Services

Patricia Region Senior Services provides transportation to people who are not able to take public transit due to mobility issues or cognitive impairment. Contact the organization directly for more information. Address: 35 Van Horne Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 3B4 Phone: 807-223-5278 Fax: 807-223-5273 Email: prss@drytel.net.

Canadian Red Cross

The Dryden office of the Canadian Red Cross offers transportation to people who live in long-term care facilities and are unable to drive or use public transit. Contact the Canadian Red Cross for details.

Address: 332 Colonization Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2L7 Phone: 807-223-4751 or 1-888-277-9089 Fax: 07-223-5815 Email: dryden@redcross.ca

Northwestern Ontario Student Services Consortium (NWOSSC)

The Northwestern Ontario Student Services Consortium (NWOSSC) provides school bus services within the Kenora Catholic, Keewatin-Patricia, Northwest Catholic and Conseil Scolaire de District Catholique Aurores borealés school boards.

Address: Dryden Regional Training and Cultural Centre, 100 Casimir Avenue, Suite 114, Dryden, ON P8N 3L2 Phone: 807-223-1256 or 1-866-860-7770 Email: bussing@nwobus.ca

Kenora Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services

Kenora Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services provides families within the system with access to transportation services. Contact the organization for details.

Address: 175 West River Road, Dryden, ON P8N 2Z4 Phone: 807-223-5325 or 1-800-465-1100 Fax: 807-223-5324 Email: nfo@krrcfs.ca

Dryden Native Friendship Centre

Aboriginal people who are ill, disabled or have mobility issues can use transportation provided by the Dryden Native Friendship Centre. The centre can arrange to take people to medical appointments, errands and social events. Nominal fees apply. Contact the Dryden Native Friendship Centre for details. Address: 74 Queen Street, Dryden, ON P8N 1A4 Phone: 807-223-4180 or 807-223-7433 Fax: 807-223-6275 Email: dnfc@drytel.net

Dryden Community Living

The Dryden Community Living group helps people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. To qualify, people must apply through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) at 1-855-376-6673. Contact Dryden Community Living for details. Address: 280 Arthur Street, Dryden, ON P8N 1K8 Phone: 807-223-3364 Fax: 807-223-5784 Email: lynda.menard-penner@cldsl.ca