Halton. Social and Community Services

Site: Oakville - Halton Regional Centre

Service: SPLIT (Subsidized Passes for Low Income Transit)

Record #: OAK0054
Last Modified: 03 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 03 Oct 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-825-6000 or call 3-1-1
Toll Free Phone 1-866-442-5866
TTY Phone 905-827-9833
E-Mail accesshalton@halton.ca
Website https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Employment-and-Financial-Assistance/Subsidized-Passes-for-Low-Income-Transit-(SPLIT)
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Site Information

Located In Community Halton Region
Address & Map
Halton Regional Centre
1151 Bronte Rd
Oakville, ON L6M 3L1
Intersection Bronte Rd and North Service Rd W
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Agency Information

Funding Regional / Municipal

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

SPLIT helps with public transit costs for low income residents in Burlington, Milton and Oakville; and ActiVan tickets and taxi scrip dollars in Halton Hills

  • offers eligible low income Halton residents a subsidy for a portion of their local travel expenses
  • cost varies depending on whether you are a student, adult or senior and in which municipality you live  

Once you qualify, you can buy your bus pass or tickets:

  • Burlington Transit, 430 John St
  • Milton Town Hall, 150 Mary St
  • Oakville Transit, 430 Wyecroft Rd 

ActiVan tickets and Taxi Scrip dollars may be purchased at the following locations:

  • Hillsview Active Living Centre, 318 Guelph Street, Unit 9, Georgetown
  • ​Robert C. Austin Operations Centre (by appointment only), 11620 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown
  • Hillsview Active Living Centre, 415 Queen Street E., Acton
Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility Eligibility for Burlington, Milton and Oakville residents:
  • students, adults or seniors living with a low income may qualify government and privately sponsored refugees may also be eligible
Eligibility for Halton Hills residents:
  • students, adults or seniors living with a low income may qualify
  • registered ActiVan or Youth Taxi Scrip Program users
  • individuals receiving assistance from the Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program, government and privately sponsored refugees may also be eligible
Application

To apply call 3-1-1 or 905-825-6000

Documents required for application for Burlington, Milton and Oakville residents:

  • most recent Notice of Assessment from tax return for all family members over the age of 18
  • government photo identification
  • seniors must prove eligibility for the senior fare
  • proof of address in Halton Region
  • sponsored refugees must provide immigration papers

Documents required for application for Halton Hills residents:

  • a registration card for the ActiVan or Taxi Scrip Program from the Town of Halton Hills
  • government photo identification
  • proof of address in Halton Region
  • sponsored refugees must provide immigration papers
Languages English
Fees Service ; Fee assistance available ; assistance is provided by Halton Region.

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories Assistance ; Transportation
Youth Sub-Categories Government Assistance ; Public Transportation
Service Categories Local Transit Passes ; Transportation Expense Assistance

Agency Overview