The St-Pierre/De Salaberry Handi-Transit Corporation is responsible for the Handi-Transit services in the Village of St-Pierre-Jolys and the R.M. of De Salaberry. The municipalities contribute funds towards the maintenance and purchase of vehicles, while the province provides a Mobility Disadvantaged Transportation Program Regional Incentive Grant for the operations.
The Handi-Transit is designed to be utilized as a means of transporting the Mobility Disadvantaged, Senior Services, and the General Public to and from appointments.
Click here for more information about the provincial program.
Mini-Van
The Mini-Handivan is located in the garage at the Chalet Malouin in St. Malo at 14 St. Hilaire St.
The capacity is 4 seats with the driver, and can hold up to 2 wheelchairs.
Clients must agree to the terms outlined in the St. Pierre/De Salaberry Handi-Transit Transportation Contract prior to using the van.
The following was approved by the Board of the St-Pierre/De Salaberry Handi-Transit Corporation
- Travel Rates for residents within the Village de St. Pierre and the R.M. of De Salaberry boundaries
- Mileage calculated at $0.50 per kilometer (odometer starts and ends where the van is housed in St. Malo)
- Driver fees calculated at $10.00 per hour from pick up to drop off
- All parking fees incurred throughout the day
- A meal for your driver if the trip is longer than 4 hours and occurs during regular mealtimes
- Services to Seniors (Village and R.M. of De Salaberry) cost for driver is $5.00 per hour
- Travel rates for residents outside the Village de St. Pierre and the R.M. of De Salaberry boundaries
- Mileage calculated at $0.60 per kilometer (odometer starts and ends where van is housed in St. Malo)
- Driver fees calculated at $10.00 per hour (clock starts form the time the driver picks up the van from its location in St. Malo until he/she returns it back to St. Malo)
- Outside residents are required to use one of the St. Pierre / De Salaberry Handi-Transit registered drivers
- All parking fees incurred throughout the day
- A meal for your driver if the trip is longer than 4 hours and occurs during regular mealtimes
- Residents from Village de St. Pierre and RM of De Salaberry are responsible to find their own driver or they can hire one of our registered drivers at the rate posted above. If providing their own driver, proof of a valid class 5 license is mandatory and needs to be on file prior to van going out.
- Residents outside Village de St. Pierre and RM of De Salaberry are required to hire a driver that has been approved by and registered with the St. Pierre / De Salaberry Handi-Transit Board at the rate posted above
- The Mini-Handivan is not to be used as an ambulance.
- Alcohol is prohibited in the van.
- Reservations should be done at least 48 hrs in advance by calling Sherisse at 204-347-5652 or emailing servicestoseniors@rmdesalaberry.mb.ca.
- Invoices will be mailed out to clients and can be paid in person at the Village de St. Pierre Office during regular office hours or payments can be mailed to:
St. Pierre / De Salaberry Handi-Transit Inc.
P. O. Box 218
St. Pierre-Jolys, MB R0A 1V0
St Pierre/ De Salaberry - Transportation Mini Van Contract
* As we all know, we experience severe weather in Manitoba from time-to time. We will make every effort to maintain our schedule, however we will always prioritize safety and make decisions accordingly. Where we cannot operate due to weather, we will contact you to re-book your travel.
Large Van
The Large Van is located at the Village of Saint-Pierre-Jolys office. The van can accommodate a variety of capacity options which include:
- 18 seats and 1 wheel chair
- 16 seats plus 2 wheel chairs
- 12 seats plus 3 wheel chairs
The following was approved by the St. Pierre/De Salaberry Handi Transit Corporation:
- Flat fee of $50 per trip
- Services to Seniors(Village and R.M. of De Salaberry)
- Cost for driver is $15.50 per hour
- Kms paid at $.75 per km
- Others
- Cost for driver is $22.00 per hour
- Kms paid at $1.00 per km
Other Information
- The Village of St-Pierre-Jolys office has a list of qualified drivers.
- Drive is paid $22.00 an hour and can claim a meal after 4 hours.
- The Large Van is not to be used as an ambulance
- Alcohol is prohibited in the van.
- Reservations should be made at least 48 hours in advance by calling the Village Office at 204-433-7832 or emailing info@villagestpierrejolys.ca.
