Our Special Mobility Assistance Required Transportation (SMART Bus) service is available by appointment to:
- seniors (65 years or older)
- those with mobility issues that prevent or severely restrict their use of conventional bus service
All SMART buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts. Check out the SMART Bus Passenger Handbook.
How to book the SMART Bus | ||||||||||||||
1. Register to ride Fill out the registration package. Transit Services will review the application and notify the applicant when approved. Please remember that conventional transit buses are wheelchair accessible. We encourage clients to use the conventional service where possible. SMART Bus will give priority to those who do not have access to conventional transit or are unable to use conventional transit services. 2. Book a ride Call 780-743-7909 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. All bookings should be made at least 24 hours in advance. When you call to book a trip, please have the following information available.
Bus drivers won't take passengers who haven't booked a trip with the scheduler. Bus drivers cannot accept bookings on the bus. For same day cancellation or if your bus is later than 15 minutes, please contact Pulse at 1-800-973-9663. |
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Charters | ||||||||||||||
Requests for service outside of regular hours are considered a charter booking. Charters require additional paperwork. Contact PULSE for details. The SMART Bus can also be booked by registered clients for special events for $35/hour with a two-hour minimum. All locations served by the SMART Bus must be accessible. |
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Service hours | ||||||||||||||
Hours of operation will change on November 29, 2024 for winter service hours
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Service to Anzac, Janvier, Conklin & Fort McKay | ||||||||||||||
The SMART Bus travels to Anzac on Wednesdays and Janvier on Thursdays. There is a pick-up and drop-off once a day. You can book your trip by calling 780-743-7909. You may suggest the time. The SMART Bus does not have a regular schedule for Conklin or Fort McKay. Anyone in these areas that is interested in using the service should call 780-743-7909 to inquire. |
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Fares | ||||||||||||||
Regular, group and special event passes can be purchased by calling 1-800-973-9663. |