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Passenger Vans

The Town of Hanna has 3 Community Vans available for use.  Some of the procedures in regard to use of the Community Services Vans are as follows.  Please download the Van Policy document found on the left side of this page.

  1. The renter must complete a Community Services Van Contract prior to receiving the keys of the van.  This contract can be downloaded from the link in the left pane of this page.
  2. The driver shall be responsible for the van and the safety of the passengers. 
  3. The Van Inspection Checklist must be completed before and after the trip.
  1. The vans must be clean before being returned to the Town of Hanna.
  2. The renter of the van is responsible for turning in a list of passengers to the driver and the Town of Hanna in the event of an accident.
  3. A chaperone must accompany all youth groups.
  4. All trips must be in the province of Alberta. 
   
Handi-Van

The possibility of a Community Services Handi-Van began on June 8th, 2004 when Ruby Catherine Schmitz named the Town of Hanna as beneficiary in her will.  Her wish was that there would be a Handi-Bus that could transport people with disabilities.  In return for her kind gesture, the bus was to read "in Honor of Fred & Hattie Schmitz."  Additional support was received when the Clifford Wall Foundation wished to donate funds in the name of Clifford Wall for a new vehicle that could assist programs for the visually impaired.

A Council Task Force was assembled comprised of Councillor Taylor and Councillor Lallier.  After research, they proposed that a Handi-Van be purchased and operated in a similar fashion as a Community Services Van - but with the restriction that use be limited to those with disabilities.

Council approved the purchase of a Chevrolet Uplander and had it converted for wheelchair access, giving wider access to services for all Hanna residents.

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 Quick Facts  

To Rent the Van
1.  Contact the Town Office to reserve the Van for a specific date.
2.  Fill out a rental agreement.
3.  Provide proof of a valid driver's license.

Passenger Vans
Capacity:  14 passengers + 1 driver
Fees:  $20/day + $0.10/km + fuel

Handi-Van
Capacity: 5 passengers if wheelchair access is not needed.  If wheelchair access is needed, 4 passengers and up to two wheelchairs.
Fees:  $10/day + $0.10/km + fuel

FAQ's:
Q. Do I need a special license to rent/drive the Vans?

A. You do not need a special license to rent or drive the vans.  A Class 5 license is all that is required.

Q. Can I park in a Handicap zone if I am driving the Handi-van?
A.  Yes.  Our vehicle came equipped with special permission and a placard indicating handicap status.

Q.  Can the Handi-Van accommodate different styles of Wheelchairs?
A.  Yes.  The Handi-Van is configured to hold multiple types of chairs.

To Rent the Van
1.  Contact the Town Office to reserve the Van for a specific date.
2.  Fill out a rental agreement.
3.  Provide proof of a valid driver's license.

Passenger Vans
Capacity:  14 passengers + 1 driver
Fees:  $20/day + $0.10/km + fuel

Handi-Van
Capacity: 5 passengers if wheelchair access is not needed.  If wheelchair access is needed, 4 passengers and up to two wheelchairs.
Fees:  $10/day + $0.10/km + fuel

FAQ's:
Q. Do I need a special license to rent/drive the Vans?

A. You do not need a special license to rent or drive the vans.  A Class 5 license is all that is required.

Q. Can I park in a Handicap zone if I am driving the Handi-van?
A.  Yes.  Our vehicle came equipped with special permission and a placard indicating handicap status.

Q.  Can the Handi-Van accommodate different styles of Wheelchairs?
A.  Yes.  The Handi-Van is configured to hold multiple types of chairs.

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