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SERVICE ALERTS

COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT

September 7, 2022

Kiwanis Transit and Community Care Concepts continue to partner to offer FREE transportation to Covid vaccination clinics for older adults and adults with unique needs across the Townships of Woolwich, Wellesley and Wilmot. Individuals with pre-booked appointments for vaccinations are able to contact Kiwanis Transit at 519-669-4533 or 1-800-461-1355 to book transportation. Same day appointments will be accommodated.

Customers should continue to monitor their symptoms and cancel trips if COVID-19 positive or displaying symptoms.

KIWANIS TRANSIT

Kiwanis Transit is continuing to monitor the current situation with Covid-19, to ensure we are providing the safest environment for staff and riders.

For general information on COVID-19, please visit Region of Waterloo Public Health.

What you can do:

  • Self-assessing for Covid-19 is important. If you believe that you may have been exposed to Covid-19, or are exhibiting symptoms, please do not use our service.

  • Wear a mask or other face covering if you choose.

  • Spread out from others as much as possible.

  • Wash or sanitize your hands when you arrive at your destination.

ADULT EASYGO AVAILABLE IN ELMIRA!

For use on all conventional GRT buses.
Kiwanis Transit office in Elmira has ADULT EASYGO cards available.
You can also add value to your existing cards.
Office hours M-F 8am to 5pm Sat 9-3
We are located at 13 Industrial Drive Unit #C (Across the road from Food Basics, Entrance at the back of building.)

KIWANIS TRANSIT

NOTE: Transit fare prices are effective July 1, 2023. Please click on “Fare Info” for fare prices. Kiwanis Transit will not be operating on statutory holidays.(noted below) (excludes rides for dialysis)

Please contact the transit office if you any changes or additions to your phone numbers, contact persons or mobility devices. If you travel with a cell phone, please ensure KT has your number. This will allow Kiwanis Transit to be able to advise you of any delays or changes that occur on your travel day.

Upcoming Statutory Holidays 2023
Kiwanis Transit and the Community Bus are not operating:

Sat. July 1 Canada Day

Mon. Aug 7 Civic Holiday

Mon. Sept 4 Labour Day

Mon. Oct 9 Thanksgiving

Mon. Dec 25 Christmas Day

Tues. Dec 26 Boxing Day

Reminders:

It is recommended that Transportation requests be a MINIMUM of 48 HOURS to avoid disappointment. You can book rides up to ONE MONTH in advance of travel date. All rides are ACCOMMODATED BASED ON AVAILABILITY. ***Please remember the 15 minute window for all rides.

Example: 9:30 pickup (your ride could arrive from 9:15 to 9:45) Please call to update your client information if there is any change with the following: address, mobility device requirement, contact name, phone numbers

The office is also open on Saturday 9am to 3pm and transit service operates Saturday from 7am to 5pm.

Temporary eligibility is valid for six months only. Please contact the office for further information about temporary status. Please ensure your mobility device is appropriate for transit vehicles. For example: a companion or porter chair cannot be taken on transit vehicles. For more information on the safety of mobility devices on transit vehicles, please contact the transit office.