West Kootenay Transit System

Provides public transit services for the West Kootenays. 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 required to assist a HandyDart passenger can ride for free. Booking hours vary; passengers should leave a message if the dispatcher does not answer. Service hours are 7:30 am to 4 pm in Nelson and 8 am to 4 pm in Trail and Castlegar, both Monday to Friday. Health Connections provides accessible transportation to non-emergency medical appointments in Nelson and Trail; trips must be booked 24 hours in advance. Serves Arrow Park, Balfour, Blewett, Burton, Castlegar, Edgewood, Fauquier, Fruitvale, Genelle, Montrose, Nelson, Passmore, Perry Siding, Playmor Junction, Rossland, Slocan City, Slocan Park, South Slocan, Tarrys, Thrums, Trail, Warfield, and Winlaw.