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Orillia Wheelchair Limousine Service (O.W.L.S.) is for those who are unable to board public transit or ride in a taxi and need the assistance of a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. O.W.L.S. is owned and operated by the City of Orillia. The O.W.L.S. bus travels within city limits and to Orillia Square Mall.
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COVID-19 TRANSIT IMPACT |
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As the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to evolve and information changes rapidly, the City continues to adapt and proactively respond accordingly. The City of Orillia is focused on the protection of its employees and prevention of potential spread of COVID-19 within its workforce and the community. It is critical for people to have the ability to ride the bus to get basic things like groceries or to jobs that we rely on. Face Coverings As per the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s order, as of Monday, July 13, 2020, when you use a public transit service in Simcoe Muskoka, you are required to wear a face covering. For frequently asked questions regarding face coverings, please visit http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/docs/default-source/COVID-/20200707-face-covering-indoor-spaces-faq-public.pdf?sfvrsn=18 Specialized Transit Considerations Orillia Transit continues to operate and has increased the cleaning of vehicles and facilities. Thank you to TOK Transit and its drivers for the extra measures they are putting in place. To protect the Specialized Transit Clients and Operators and to help minimize the spread of COVID-19:
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2022 Fares:
Passes and fare cards are purchased from the driver. |
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No transit service on the following days: Monday February 17th Family Day Friday April 2nd Good Friday Monday April 5th Easter Monday Monday May 24th Victoria Day Thursday July 1st Canada Day Monday August 2nd Civic Holiday Monday September 6th Labour Day Monday October 11th Thanksgiving Day Saturday December 25th Christmas Day Sunday December 26th Boxing Day Friday January 1st New Year's Day |
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Support Persons apply to both conventional and specialized transportation services. Neither service can charge fares to support persons. People who need assistance from a support person when travelling must demonstrate this need. People travelling with support person(s) need assistance with mobility, communication, accessibility, personal or medical care during trips. Some examples of a support person are personal support worker, a volunteer, a family member, or a friend. A registered OWLS client cannot act as an attendant. If you are in need of a support person, please have the support person fill out "Section E: Support Person Application" of the Ridership Application. |
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| Companions apply to specialized transportation providers. The option to travel with with a companion ensures that people are not required to travel alone. A companion can come with them as long as another person with a disability does not need the seat that the companion would occupy. Companions must pay the fares they would pay if they were travelling on conventional transit. | ||||||||||||
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If you would like to use the O.W.L.S. service, please fill out the Ridership Application Form. Please print out the form, complete, sign, and submit it to the City of Orillia, 50 Andrew St. S., Suite 300, Orillia, ON L3V 7T5.
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All trips are pre-booked by calling 705-327-0411.
All trips are on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants are urged to book at least 24 hours in advance. Repeat trips may be booked for periods of up to one month.
