Alberta, Canada
Stretcher transportation in Edmonton
Non-emergency stretcher transport for riders who must travel lying down. Trained attendants and a stretcher-equipped vehicle move you safely between home, hospital, and care facilities. ARK provides stretcher rides across Edmonton, Alberta — from Mill Woods and Strathcona to Mill Woods, Strathcona. AISH recipients in Alberta may have eligible non-emergency medical transport covered, and insurers are often billable.
What ARK accommodates
- Powered lift
- Transfer assistance
How ARK works in Edmonton
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 Edmonton
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
AISH recipients in Alberta may have eligible non-emergency medical transport covered, and insurers are often billable.
See funding options →Frequently asked questions
- No. Stretcher transport is non-emergency — for scheduled discharges, transfers, and appointments where you need to lie down but don’t require emergency care.
- Yes. Stretcher trips include attendants trained to transfer and secure you safely.
- ARK covers Edmonton and surrounding areas including Mill Woods and Strathcona, with coverage expanding by demand. Enter your pickup to confirm availability.
- Yes. Many Edmonton riders use ARK for trips to University of Alberta Hospital and other clinics and hospitals — on demand or scheduled ahead, with zero accessibility surcharge.