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While the units can be used to transport unwieldy items like tall plants, priority will be given to physiâ€" cally disabled customers and seniors. With only two vehicles, response time may be slightly slower, but Blake is hoping preâ€"bookings will allow drivers to prepare schedules for their entire day. According to Blake, the units will be available 24 hours a day 365 days a year by calling Halton Taxi at 844â€" 4300. The company also has free direct lines available at several area malls, Sheridan College and the Oakville VIA Rail station which is also equipped for wheelchairs. "The response has been really good," beams Blake, who said some handicapped and elderly residents have already booked a seat to take them to Christmas dinners and other functions. For the moment, however, Blake is content with a pair of the $50,000 vehicles manufactured by Creative Carriage Ltd. of Cambridge. Designed around a Chrysler minivan, each incorporates a raised roof, four doors, two wheelchair positions plus ambulaâ€" tory seating for three. A selfâ€"storing wheelchair ramp allows the vehicle to be used for standard transportation. "We have been working on this project for five years, hard for the last two," said Blake. "The dream is that all the taxis will become this kind of vehicle." According to company managing director Doreen Blake, the system went into effect last week after two specially equipped "paratransit" vehiâ€" cles hit the streets. While preâ€"booking is advised, the units which can accomâ€" modate wheelchairs, scooters and other devices are dispatched like reguâ€" lar taxis at no additional charge. (The 10% fare discount for seniors still applies.) After five years of research, red tape and financing, Halton Taxi finally has its wheelchairâ€"accessible cab serâ€" vice up and running. Taxis can now accommodate wheelchairs By HOWARD MOZEL Oakville Beaver Staff Given the upâ€"front expense of eville, u6t Whlte up to Jlinen â€" P browse through our. bouthue while enjoying some refreshments y _ bring your Christmas list . %%tgj Wewfllwmpallgnftpurchasesforfreé local, national international delivery can be an'énged 3 there a diaw for a Christmas tableciot come and visit us between NOVEMBER 26th 28th _ "That certainly helps with the downpayment," said Blake, who explained that six units would be ideal. purchasing the vans, Blake is planâ€" ning to operate at a loss for 18 months to two years. Even so, plans are underway to buy two more units by next spring. Fortunately, Halton Taxi‘s airport service qualified the company for a federal grant. Blake said they managed a provincial grant as well. ladadress, ITelephone: Res______it4: _____ _ ‘Bus. Signature, :Please send/phone me with information. IP.O. Box 1978, 191 Main St. E. Milton L9Tâ€"4N9 i Prices guaranteed until December 25th, 1993 1993 MIRPA Ph is holding their annual 50% Off :s Quantity CHAMPION GIFT IDEAsSs Our WorLp “ CHaAmPIONS ' (1992â€"1993) 1993 MLBPA Photos â€" $55. each (framed) or any 2/$100. Each photo is hand signed with certificate of authenticity. To view please call 875â€"1751 World Series Balls and Bats are hand signed including 25 player signatures. Ball and Bats include a certificate of authenticity. 2 1992 World Series Team Ball $750. each 1993 World Series Team Ball $750. each 2 1993 World Series Team Bat $800. each 2 1992/1993 World Series Team Balls in deluxe presentation case $1450. each a 1993 World Series Team Ball Bat in a deluxe presentation case $1450. each Rickey Henderson Low in Stock Devon White Roberto Alomar (Blue Gray) Low in Stock Roberto Alomar (Throwing) Roberto Alomar (Double Play) Low in Stock John Olerud Paul Molitor Pat Borders Juan Guzman Dave Stewart Duane Ward