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British Columbia, Canada

Accessible rides in Vancouver, British Columbia

ARK connects riders across Vancouver — including Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, Marpole — with vetted wheelchair-accessible vehicles and door-to-door support. Get to Vancouver General Hospital, St. Paul's Hospital, clinics, and appointments across Metro Vancouver, with no accessibility surcharge. BC riders may be eligible for support through Persons with Disabilities (PWD) benefits and regional Health Connections travel assistance.

What ARK accommodates

  • Side/rear ramp
  • Powered lift
  • 4-point securement
  • Transfer assistance
  • Service animal welcome
  • Companion seat

How ARK works in Vancouver

  1. Set your pickup & needs

    Enter where you’re going and your accessibility profile — wheelchair, scooter, service animal, or door-to-door assistance.

  2. Match a vetted vehicle

    We filter in real time to the nearest approved driver whose vehicle and securement certification fit your exact needs.

  3. Ride and rate accessibility

    Track your driver live, then rate the vehicle’s accessibility — with zero accessibility surcharge.

  • $0Accessibility surcharge in Vancouver

Accessible vehicle types

  • Wheelchair-accessible van (ramp)

    Low-floor van with a side or rear ramp and 4-point securement — fits most manual and power wheelchairs.

  • Wheelchair-accessible van (lift)

    Powered lift for heavier power chairs and scooters, with extra headroom and securement.

  • Adapted sedan

    Comfortable sedan with transfer assistance for ambulatory riders who don’t travel seated in their wheelchair.

Funding & subsidy

BC riders may be eligible for support through Persons with Disabilities (PWD) benefits and regional Health Connections travel assistance.

See funding options →

Frequently asked questions

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