Nova Scotia, Canada
Ambulatory assisted rides in Halifax
For riders who can transfer to a seat with help. Your driver provides standby or hands-on assistance from the door to the vehicle and back, with a folded mobility aid stowed safely. Riders across Halifax use ARK for ambulatory rides to QEII Health Sciences Centre, IWK Health Centre and everyday destinations. Nova Scotia riders on Income Assistance disability supports and other provincial programs may have eligible trips covered.
What ARK accommodates
- Transfer assistance
- Service animal welcome
- Companion seat
How ARK works in Halifax
Set your pickup & needs
Enter where you’re going and your accessibility profile — wheelchair, scooter, service animal, or door-to-door assistance.
Match a vetted vehicle
We filter in real time to the nearest approved driver whose vehicle and securement certification fit your exact needs.
Ride and rate accessibility
Track your driver live, then rate the vehicle’s accessibility — with zero accessibility surcharge.
- $0Accessibility surcharge in Halifax
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
Nova Scotia riders on Income Assistance disability supports and other provincial programs may have eligible trips covered.
See funding options →Frequently asked questions
- Your driver helps you to and from the vehicle and stows your walker, cane, or folded chair. Just note it when booking.
- Yes — door-to-door assistance is included, from your door to the vehicle and into your destination.
- ARK covers Halifax and surrounding areas including the Halifax Regional Municipality, with coverage expanding by demand. Enter your pickup to confirm availability.
- Yes. Many Halifax riders use ARK for trips to QEII Health Sciences Centre and other clinics and hospitals — on demand or scheduled ahead, with zero accessibility surcharge.