Ontario, Canada
Sensory-friendly (ARK Quiet) rides in Kitchener
A calm, low-stimulation ride: reduced noise, no scents, soft lighting, and a quiet driver. Bookable as a first-class preference for riders with autism, sensory sensitivities, or anxiety. ARK provides sensory-friendly 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. Direct billing through ARK is coming soon.
What ARK accommodates
- Low-sensory option
- Companion seat
- Service animal welcome
- Side/rear ramp
How ARK works in Kitchener
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 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. Direct billing through ARK is coming soon.
See funding options →Frequently asked questions
- No scents, lowered noise and music, gentle lighting, and a driver who keeps conversation minimal — set as a preference on your profile.
- Yes — the ARK Quiet preference can be applied to accessible vehicles too. Note both needs when booking.
- 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.