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Handi-Van

Oak Lake and Area handi van is available to book by calling Karen Brown 204-851-3577
Chair: Leigh Smith

Rates are as follows:

  • $5 One way Trip in LUD of Oak Lake
  • $30 to Virden
    $40 to Brandon , Souris, Rivers or Hamiota

    Fee for charter for events: $0.65/km + $5/head + $15/hour for driver standby

This is a service for the seniors and handicapped in Oak Lake and Area. This service is provided by the local Lion’s Club and the Royal Canadian Legion.

RATES:

Flat rate for Oak Lake and Area residents Virden Clinic $30.00

Brandon Clinic $40.00

Rivers Clinic $40.00

Souris Clinic $40.00

Hamiota Clinic $40.00

In Town trips to and from Pick up Location $5.00

Charters $5.00 pick up per person plus $0.65 per kilometer

Standby fee for drivers (rate used on charter trips) $15.00 per hour

Cancellation fee is $50.00 -if driver arrives for pick up and alternate arrangements have been made without minimum of 2 hours notice to the Handivan dispatcher.

There is no cost to those who require service to church in Oak Lake on Sundays.

Clients who are receiving transportation for medical appointments MUST be accompanied by a facility escort or qualified person approved by the facility. The Oak Lake and Area Handivan transportation program will be responsible for client loading and unloading, transportation and assistance into the medical facility. The driver WILL NOT be responsible for client care measures during medical appointments or during transportation to and from the medical appointment (example: medication delivery, dressing care/change, blood sugar testing). Driver standby fees will be charged for the time that the driver is waiting for charter clients.

Dispatcher: 

Karen Brown: 204-851-3577