Ontario, Canada
Ambulatory assisted rides in Toronto
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 Toronto use ARK for ambulatory rides to Toronto General Hospital, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and everyday destinations. ODSP recipients and other Ontario disability programs may cover eligible medical trips, and the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) supports related mobility needs.
What ARK accommodates
- Transfer assistance
- Service animal welcome
- Companion seat
How ARK works in Toronto
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 Toronto
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
ODSP recipients and other Ontario disability programs may cover eligible medical trips, and the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) supports related mobility needs.
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 Toronto and surrounding areas including the Greater Toronto Area, with coverage expanding by demand. Enter your pickup to confirm availability.
- Yes. Many Toronto riders use ARK for trips to Toronto General Hospital and other clinics and hospitals — on demand or scheduled ahead, with zero accessibility surcharge.