Taxis in Ottawa create a great alternative to driving within the city. Whether you need to go out for groceries on a slippery winter day or you’re making the trek to see the Ottawa Senators play in Kanata, taxis in Ottawa are a convenient mode of transportation to get around. What most people don’t know is that before April 2004, accessible taxi services were not available in the city, meaning that anyone with a disability or in need of a wheelchair could not use cab services to get around. The accessible taxicab program was introduced to provide a customized service to persons with disabilities in the city of Ottawa and has since become an important aspect of transportation in our city.
There are a number of reasons why accessible taxi services are important in a city such as Ottawa. Not only is the nation’s capital wide-spread, we are also very close neighbours with Quebec just across the bridge. All accessible taxi drivers are trained to ensure a safe and reliable transportation to the elderly and to people with special needs regardless of where they would like to go in the Ottawa/Gatineau area. With several people wishing to travel from near and far around town, accessible taxis in Ottawa are an alternative to public transportation which isn’t always as accommodated and reliable.
Accessible taxi services also allow a person to get from point A to point B in a safe vehicle without several stops and sometimes difficult manoeuvers through transit stations. Not to mention that Ottawa taxis are in service 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. No matter where you are or where you need to go in the city and accessible taxi service is available to take you there. For accessible service you need only to call an hour in advance to request a pick up whereas other city services such as Para Transpo are required to be booked day in advance. Taxicabs allow for convenient outings on a schedule that works best for you.
Accessibility in Ottawa is very important since every person has the right to travel in a safe and reliable manner. Even if you’re planning to travel out of the city and need to get to the airport there are cab services that offer accessible shuttles to get you to and from your destination while helping with your baggage as well. As if travelling isn’t stressful enough to begin with, trained accessible taxicab drivers can assist you and help make your travels a little less of a stress.
Accessible transportation has come a long way in the city of Ottawa and it continues to grow and become a city with equal rights for any type of traveler wishing to go to any local destination.
