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Rides to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Travel to and from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) with a vetted driver — Standard, XL, Premium or wheelchair accessible — scheduled for your flight, with door-to-door help if you want it. Accessible pickup is at the ground-level arrivals curb — share your flight so your driver times the meet to your arrival.
Tell us you need ARK in Ottawa
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What ARK accommodates
- Side/rear ramp
- Powered lift
- 4-point securement
- Transfer assistance
- Service animal welcome
- Companion seat
How ARK works in Ottawa
Set your trip & pick your car
Enter where you’re going and choose Standard, XL, Premium or wheelchair accessible. Add any access you need — scooter, service animal, door-to-door help.
Match a vetted driver
We filter in real time to the nearest approved driver in the car you picked — with the securement certification your needs call for.
Ride at the price you saw
Track your driver live, then rate the ride — and, separately, the vehicle’s accessibility.
- $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. Direct billing through ARK is coming soon.
See funding options →Frequently asked questions
- Yes — schedule ahead for early or late flights and your ride is confirmed for your travel time — in whichever car you picked.
- Yes. A caregiver or family member can book and track your YOW ride, and be the payment method.