Paratransit (sometimes called HandyDART, Access-A-Bus, or specialized transit) provides door-to-door transportation for people with disabilities who cannot use conventional fixed-route transit. Users typically must be registered and certified as unable to use regular transit due to physical, cognitive, or sensory disabilities. Paratransit uses accessible vehicles, requires advance booking, and provides personalized service including assistance boarding. Provincial accessibility legislation often requires municipalities to provide paratransit services. Costs per trip are significantly higher than conventional transit, creating ongoing budget challenges as demand grows. Municipalities balance paratransit availability, eligibility criteria, and service quality within resource constraints.