Nova Scotia, Canada
Accessible rides in Halifax, Nova Scotia
ARK connects riders across Halifax — including Dartmouth, Bedford, Clayton Park — with vetted wheelchair-accessible vehicles and door-to-door support. Get to QEII Health Sciences Centre, IWK Health Centre, clinics, and appointments across the Halifax Regional Municipality, with no accessibility surcharge. Nova Scotia riders on Income Assistance disability supports and other provincial programs may have eligible trips covered.
What ARK accommodates
- Side/rear ramp
- Powered lift
- 4-point securement
- Transfer assistance
- Service animal welcome
- Companion seat
How ARK works in Halifax
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 Halifax
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
Nova Scotia riders on Income Assistance disability supports and other provincial programs may have eligible trips covered.
See funding options →Frequently asked questions
- ARK covers Halifax and surrounding areas including the Halifax Regional Municipality, with coverage expanding by demand. Enter your pickup to confirm availability.
- Yes. Many Halifax riders use ARK for trips to QEII Health Sciences Centre and other clinics and hospitals — on demand or scheduled ahead, with zero accessibility surcharge.