Ontario, Canada
Stretcher transportation in Ottawa
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 Ottawa, Ontario — from Kanata and Nepean to the National Capital Region. 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
- Powered lift
- Transfer assistance
How ARK works in Ottawa
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 Ottawa
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
- 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 Ottawa and surrounding areas including the National Capital Region, with coverage expanding by demand. Enter your pickup to confirm availability.
- Yes. Many Ottawa riders use ARK for trips to The Ottawa Hospital and other clinics and hospitals — on demand or scheduled ahead, with zero accessibility surcharge.