Advocates for seniors and people with disabilities are relieved at Translink's decision to no longer cut its Taxisaver program. Jill Weiss, who chairs the City of Vancouver's persons with Disabilities Advisory Committee, says she's happy Translink's board of directors finally listened. "It's wonderful, and it means that for thousands of people who … [Read more...]
TaxiSaver program saved
July 11, 2012 by
Translink has reversed its decision to axe the "TaxiSaver" program. Translink's board of directors has announced it will be maintained the Taxisaver program. That reverses a decision announced back in May. The original decision stemmed from discussions on how to meet growing demand for custom transit services, and the goal was to re-direct funding … [Read more...]
Another plea to save “Taxisaver”
July 2, 2012 by
The fight to save Translink's "Taxisaver" program is gaining more support. Translink announced earlier this year that it was phasing out the 1.1 million dollar program, sparking an outcry from those who depend on it. Now, Bruce Chown, the man who essentially created the service in the 1990's, is adding his name to those calling for Taxisaver … [Read more...]
Support for taxi-saver program
June 19, 2012 by
The fight against the planned scrapping of Translink's Taxi-saver program is ramping up. The program lets users with mobility issues use a taxi for half the price. Seniors can also use the service, should HandyDART not be available. Supporters at City Hall argue Taxi-saver allows for last minute trips, unlike on HandyDART. Translink first announced … [Read more...]
Seniors, others incensed over TaxiSaver program getting the axe
May 16, 2012 by
Advocates for seniors and people with disabilities are speechless after Translink announced it is phasing out the TaxiSaver service. For the past 20 years, TaxiSaver allowed HandyDart customers to call for a cab ride at half the price. Translink expects the move will save more than 3 million dollars over the next three years -- to be reinvested … [Read more...]
