Q: How do you determine your rates?
A: We charge per person, per one-way ride:

• 70¢ per kilometer
• $8.40 per minimum ride
• $12.50 per hour wait time (charged in 15-minute slots)
• Parking and bridge tolls will also be charged as necessary

Q: How many vehicles do you have?
A: We have 5 vehicles: 3 wheelchair accessible vans and 2 sedan-style cars. Each of our vehicles is named. Capacities are as follows:

• Roada Rider, Ram Pro-Master, 8 passengers
• Our Gem, Ram Pro-Master, 8 passengers
• Henry Ford, Ford Transit, 7 passengers
• Lancelot, Mitsubishi Lancer, 4 passengers
• Tom Cruze, Chevrolet Cruze, 4 passengers

Q: Do you transport children?
A: Yes, we regularly transport children to and from pre-school, school and after-school programs. We have some car seats, but encourage you to call to confirm availability.

Q: Where does your funding come from?
A: We receive funding from a range of sources, including:

• East Hants Municipality
• Halifax Transit
• Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage
• Department of Municipal Affairs
• Department of Seniors

Q: What can I do to help?
A: We appreciate any support from our community. There are a number of ways you can help the Community Rider:

• Become a Corporate Member
• Apply as a Driver
• Follow us on Facebook and share our posts
• Subscribe to our Newsletter, the Door to Door Reader