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A wheelchair van and SUV is now based in Trail and will service Nelson, Castlegar, Trail and the surrounding areas.

NOW Shuttle, a Vernon-based, government licensed, transportation service, commenced service in the West Kootenay as of the start of May.

A wheelchair van and SUV is now based in Trail and will service Nelson, Castlegar, Trail and the surrounding areas, providing transportation to Kelowna for medical appointments and procedures.

“At NOW Shuttle, we provide safe, dignified and dependable transportation for individuals facing illness or disability,” read a statement from the company.

The non-emergency and private medical transportation service — to and from medical appointments — includes trips for dialysis, cancer treatment centres, hospitals and any other health-related location.

The van can accommodate one person who uses a mobility device and up to three additional people. The vans have rear-entry ramps and secure tie-down systems.

• People can call 250-540-6746 to book.

The company can be found here.