Ontario, Canada
Scheduled & recurring rides in Kitchener
Book ahead for appointments, or set a standing schedule for dialysis, therapy, and regular treatments. Round-trips and multi-stop are supported, so recurring care never depends on availability roulette. ARK provides scheduled rides across Kitchener, Ontario — from Waterloo and Cambridge to the Waterloo 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
- Side/rear ramp
- Powered lift
- 4-point securement
- Transfer assistance
- Companion seat
How ARK works in Kitchener
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 Kitchener
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
- Schedule rides up to 7 days ahead, or set a recurring standing schedule for treatments like dialysis or physio.
- Yes — book a round-trip and your driver returns for you, or schedule the return leg separately.
- ARK covers Kitchener and surrounding areas including the Waterloo Region, with coverage expanding by demand. Enter your pickup to confirm availability.
- Yes. Many Kitchener riders use ARK for trips to Grand River Hospital and other clinics and hospitals — on demand or scheduled ahead, with zero accessibility surcharge.