Nova Scotia, Canada
Wheelchair-accessible rides in Halifax
Travel seated in your own manual or power wheelchair. ARK matches you with a low-floor ramp or lift-equipped vehicle and a driver trained in 4-point securement. Riders across Halifax use ARK for wheelchair rides to QEII Health Sciences Centre, IWK Health Centre and everyday destinations. 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
- Service animal welcome
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
- Yes. You board via a ramp or lift and your chair is secured with a 4-point system — you ride seated in your own chair.
- Yes. Lift-equipped vehicles handle heavier power chairs and scooters; note your device when booking so we match the right vehicle.
- 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.