Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System

Provides public transit services for Regional District of Nanaimo. Fixed route buses have lifts or low floors to help passengers with mobility issues get on or off. See website for fare, schedule, and route information. handyDART services provide specialized transportation for people with disabilities that prevent them from using fixed route transit without assistance. Provides door-to-door service and driver assistance. Customers phone and reserve in advance to request a trip but must be registered first. Attendants that are required to assist a handyDART passenger can ride for free. Booking hours in Nanaimo are 8 am to 4:30 pm weekdays except Wednesday and 8 am to 5 pm Wednesdays; booking hours in Parksville/Qualicum are 7:15 am to 5:15 pm Monday to Friday. Service hours are 7 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm Saturdays, and 9 am to 5 pm Sundays. Serves Bowser, Cedar, Errington, Lantzville, Nanaimo, Nanoose Bay, Parksville, Qualicum Bay, and Qualicum Beach.