TOWN WAIVING ACTIVAN SERVICE FEES AND INCREASING SAFETY MEASURES TO PROTECT RIDERS AND STAFF

The Town is committed to keeping residents and staff safe during this difficult time. In order to continue offering safe and convenient service to our 65+ community and persons with disabilities, the Town is waiving select ActiVan service fees and increasing safety measures to protect riders and staff. Eligible clients can book their trip and use the service free of charge. Please note: this fee waiver does not apply to Taxi Scrip or Youth Taxi Scrip. Bookings can be made by calling ActiVan at 905-702-6435, Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Any unused tickets can be retained for future use and at this time, ActiVan bookings are restricted to essential travel only. The Town has increased the cleaning and sterilization schedule of our vehicles to a minimum of three times a day. In addition, at all times, there will be a maximum of two passengers in the vehicle to adhere to both social and physical distancing. The drivers have their own personal hand sanitizer and gloves, and are encouraged to use them at all times. Riders are encouraged to carry their own personal disinfectant when travelling, such as hand sanitizer or wipes, and to wash their hands often. ActiVan will continue to monitor the evolving situation and take further precautions as necessary to help keep our staff and riders safe and our buses and facilities clean. Please note, the Ministry of Health strongly recommends that individuals over 70 years of age self-isolate. This means only leaving home or seeing other people for essential reasons. Where possible, seek services over the phone or internet or ask for help from friends, family or neighbours. This also applies to individuals who have compromised immune systems and/or underlying medical conditions. Residents are encouraged to take the following steps to protect themselves not only from new and emerging conditions, but also from the common cold and the flu: • Wash your hands often with soap and water (for 20 seconds minimum) or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer • Sneeze and cough into your sleeve • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth • Avoid contact with people who are sick • Stay home if you are sick • Increase cleaning and disinfection of high-touch surfaces like toilets, sink tap handles, doorknobs and countertops by using regular household cleaners. “The Town continues to provide essential services to the community, while making every effort to keep residents and staff safe”, says Mayor Rick Bonnette. “Offering free ActiVan service is another way of working together to flatten the curve and to protect our most vulnerable”. Tickets for ActiVan and Taxi Scrip programs are available for purchase at Robert C. Austin Operations Centre (SPLIT Pass Purchase available at this location only) – 11620 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown. For more information on COVID-19 contact Halton Region at 311 or 1-866-442-5866. For any questions regarding travel on ActiVan, contact 905-702-6435 or continue accessing our website for current information at haltonhills.ca About the Town of Halton Hills The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto. The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine. Visit haltonhills.ca