The Nova Scotia Community Transportation Network (NSCTN) is a non-profit organization that supports and advocates for community-based transportation across the province. We serve as a hub that connects providers, funders, clients, and supporters, offering information sharing, education, advocacy, innovation, and ongoing support to both new and established transportation providers. Our goal is to strengthen and integrate community transportation throughout rural Nova Scotia.

The movement began in 1996 when the first two providers, Transport de Clare and CHAD, started serving residents in Clare and Pictou Counties. These grassroots organizations, built with limited resources, focused on meeting the needs of people living with disabilities. By the year 2000, eight community transportation providers were operating in rural Nova Scotia, highlighting the need for a united provincial voice.

In October 2000, over 120 stakeholders from more than 50 organizations came together to form the Nova Scotia Community-Based Transportation Association (NS-CBTA). This was the foundation of today’s network, a collective effort to share knowledge, provide education, advocate for accessible transportation, and encourage innovation across the sector.

Since then, community transportation has grown significantly. Today, 23 providers operate across Nova Scotia, supported by all three levels of government as well as the communities they serve.

While the organization has evolved and taken on new names, our vision remains constant:
An integrated transportation network that meets the needs of every Nova Scotian – a network that leads to everyone’s door.