Quebec, Canada
Sensory-friendly (ARK Quiet) rides in Montréal
A calm, low-stimulation ride: reduced noise, no scents, soft lighting, and a quiet driver. Bookable as a first-class preference for riders with autism, sensory sensitivities, or anxiety. Riders across Montréal use ARK for sensory-friendly rides to Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal General Hospital and everyday destinations. Quebec riders may access transport support through programs such as the RAMQ and the SAAQ, and care organizations can be billed directly.
What ARK accommodates
- Low-sensory option
- Companion seat
- Service animal welcome
- Side/rear ramp
How ARK works in Montréal
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 Montréal
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
Quebec riders may access transport support through programs such as the RAMQ and the SAAQ, and care organizations can be billed directly.
See funding options →Frequently asked questions
- No scents, lowered noise and music, gentle lighting, and a driver who keeps conversation minimal — set as a preference on your profile.
- Yes — the ARK Quiet preference can be applied to accessible vehicles too. Note both needs when booking.
- ARK covers Montréal and surrounding areas including the Greater Montréal area, with coverage expanding by demand. Enter your pickup to confirm availability.
- Yes. Many Montréal riders use ARK for trips to Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) and other clinics and hospitals — on demand or scheduled ahead, with zero accessibility surcharge.