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Stretcher transportation in Hamilton
Coming soon — this service isn’t bookable yet. Join the waitlist and we’ll let you know the moment it launches. 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. When ARK launches in Hamilton, Ontario, stretcher rides will cover Stoney Creek and Dundas through Stoney Creek and Dundas, including trips to Hamilton General Hospital and St. Joseph's Healthcare. 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.
Tell us you need ARK in Hamilton
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What ARK accommodates
- Powered lift
- Transfer assistance
How ARK works in Hamilton
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 Hamilton
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. 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 Hamilton and surrounding areas including Stoney Creek and Dundas, with coverage expanding by demand. Enter your pickup to confirm availability.
- Yes. Many Hamilton riders use ARK for trips to Hamilton General Hospital and other clinics and hospitals — on demand or scheduled ahead, with zero accessibility surcharge.