Community Transportation

Transit service at your fingertips!

City of Dryden is now offering more ways to book your on-demand transit ride. You can:

1. self serve using the rider app (launches March 14)

download "On-Demand Transit: Rider App" available through App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android).

2. through the website at www.drydenmylift.ca (launches March 14)

3. or by calling the customer service/ reservation line at 807-223-3568

New user? When setting up your account, search for "dryden" to enter as the Transit Code. See image below. This is done once and once only when a rider first signs up

Rider guide - includes information on how to download and use the self-booking rider app/ web portal. NEW! (launches March 14).

FAQ – Rider Guides (pantonium.com)

The MyLift accessible van service is for anyone who is physically unable to use regular city transportation, as well as seniors, youth and low-income persons. The vehicle has a wheelchair lift and can hold up to two 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 to attendants that are needed for travel.

To register as a rider, you can click on the form link to apply on-line or call and request a copy be mailed or emailed.

Here is the form link: MyLift Transit Registration Form 

Booking information

Accessible transportation service is available from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Call 807-223-3568 between 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm to book a service. Riders must book in advance because space is limited. Rides can be booked in advance but must book at least 24 hours before your pickup is required.

When you book your trip, you will be given your total cost. Exact fare is appreciated as drivers carry limited change. There are no account charges unless it is pre-arranged.

After hours, special event, or weekend vehicle rental are available. Call for more information.

Using MyLift

Riders need to be at accessible pickup points when the bus is scheduled to arrive. For safety reasons, drivers cannot move wheelchairs up or down stairs or unsafe ramps.
The bus can only wait five minutes past your pickup time. If your bus is more than 15 minutes late, 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.

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

People in the Ontario Works program are able to get help with transportation. Service fees apply. Contact the Kenora District Services Board for more information.

Address: 211 Princess Street, Dryden, ON P8N 3L5 Phone: 807-223-2100 or 1-800-808-2268 for Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Fax: 807-223-3397 Email: kdsb@kdsb.on.ca

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

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 more 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

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 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

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