McGill's adapted transport service
McGill's adapted transport service is a free service available to students and staff with impairments or injuries that compromise mobility. The adapted van will transport staff and students from one McGill building to another McGill building within the downtown campus limits.
Service hours ***
- December 2024 through to January 2025:
- Regular hours through exam period (December 6 to December 20 inclusive):
- 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (closed for lunch 12:00-1:30 p.m.).
- Reduced hours December 23rd, 24th 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed for lunch 12:00-1:30 p.m.).
- No service on
- Reduced hours January 3rd 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed for lunch 12:00-1:30 p.m.).
- Resume regular schedule January 6th.
- Regular hours through exam period (December 6 to December 20 inclusive):
- September to early June (to end of exams)
- Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m (closed for lunch 12:00-13:00).
- Make requests prior to 5:30 p.m. to ensure availability
- Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. to 6:00p.m (closed for lunch 12:00-13:00).
- After end of exams to late August
- Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (closed for lunch 12:00-13:00).
- Make requests prior to 3:30 p.m. to ensure availability
- Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (closed for lunch 12:00-13:00).
*** Note that the Service is not provided during statutory holidays or holiday break
Area covered
The delimited area of the downtown campus where the McGill adapted transport service operates between McGill buildings is as follows:
- The northern border is des Pins avenue and includes the campus buildings between des Pins avenue and the mountain.
- The western-most border is de la Montagne street.
- The southern-most border is Sainte-Catherine street.
- The eastern border is du Parc avenue/Bleury street.
To use this service, you must provide medical documentation outlining your injury or disability.
- Students: Please fill out the .
- Staff members: Please visit the Parking for Staff with Disabilities & Adapted Transport Service page for more information.Â
The McGill adapted transport vehicle.
Adapted public transportation
To learn more about Montreal’s public adapted transport service, please visit the . For information about accessible buses and metro stations, please visit the STM .
To be eligible for a reduced student rate on public transport you must be registered as a full time student. However, if you are taking a reduced course load for reasons related to your disability, the Student Accessibility & Achievement office will provide you with a letter for the transport company (including the card requested by Via Rail) confirming that you should be considered for eligibility as if you were a full time student.