Wheelchair Taxi NYC: Door-to-Door Rides in Ramp and Lift Vans
Getting a wheelchair taxi in NYC should be as simple as booking any other ride. At NYC Transportations, we send a wheelchair accessible taxi that fits your chair, whether you use a manual wheelchair, a power chair or a scooter. Your driver meets you at the door, secures your chair, and helps you again at your destination. We are based in Forest Hills and serve all five boroughs, Westchester and White Plains, plus JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. Same-day rides are often available, and our team takes calls 24/7.
Looking for more services? See our full NYC wheelchair transportation options.
Book Ahead or Call Today
Booking in advance gives us the most room to plan your trip, but plans change. Same-day rides are often available, so call us and we will tell you what we can do.
Available Around the Clock
Our team takes calls 24/7, for early hospital appointments, late airport arrivals and everything in between.
What Is a Wheelchair Taxi?
A wheelchair taxi is a vehicle built so you can stay in your wheelchair, power chair or scooter for the whole ride. A regular cab can’t safely load or secure a mobility device. Our wheelchair accessible cabs have ramps or lifts, secure tie-downs, and the space a chair needs, so you don’t have to transfer out of it.
Ramp Van or Lift Van: Which One Do You Need?
Not every wheelchair boards the same way. Our fleet of 20 to 30 vehicles includes both ramp vans and lift-equipped vans, so we match the vehicle to your chair instead of making your chair fit the vehicle.
Ramp Vans
Suit many manual wheelchairs and standard power wheelchairs.
Lift-Equipped Vans
Used for larger or heavier power chairs and scooters.
Wheelchair Taxi Near Me: Where We Pick Up
We serve every borough and the surrounding area:
Queens
Wheelchair-accessible rides throughout Queens, including Forest Hills, Rego Park, Jamaica, Flushing, Astoria and more. Explore our Queens wheelchair transportation service.
Brooklyn
We arrange wheelchair transportation across Brooklyn, serving Bay Ridge, Williamsburg, Flatbush, Bushwick and nearby neighborhoods. Learn more about our Brooklyn wheelchair transportation.
Manhattan
From Downtown to Midtown, we provide wheelchair-accessible rides to medical centers and other destinations, including NYU Langone and Mount Sinai. See our Manhattan wheelchair transportation service.
The Bronx
Arrange accessible transportation in the Bronx, including rides to Montefiore, BronxCare and Lincoln Hospital. Visit our Bronx wheelchair-accessible transportation for more information.
Staten Island
Need a wheelchair taxi in Staten Island? Contact us to arrange accessible transportation for medical appointments and other local travel. Explore our Staten Island wheelchair transportation service.
Westchester and White Plains
We also serve Westchester County and White Plains with wheelchair-accessible transportation for medical visits and everyday travel. Learn more about our Westchester wheelchair transportation
If you’re searching for a wheelchair taxi near you, call us with your address and we’ll tell you what we can arrange.
Taxi Cab for Wheelchair Users: How Booking Works
Booking accessible wheelchair transportation in NYC is simple. Follow these four easy steps to arrange a safe and comfortable ride.
Call or Book Online
Contact NYC Transportations by phone or book online. Our team takes calls 24/7 to help arrange your wheelchair taxi ride.
Share Your Ride Details
Tell us your pickup address, destination, appointment or flight time, wheelchair type, and whether stairs are present.
Confirm Your Ride
We confirm the appropriate wheelchair-accessible vehicle and your scheduled pickup time before your trip.
Enjoy Door-to-Door Service
Your driver meets you at the door, helps with boarding, secures your wheelchair, and assists throughout your journey.
Need a ride today? Booking ahead gives us more time to plan your trip, but plans can change. Call us to discuss same-day wheelchair transportation availability in NYC.
Call NowDoor to Door, Not Just the Curb
Many accessible rides stop at the curb. Ours don’t. Before the trip, we look at your pickup: stairs, narrow hallways, elevators, building entrances. Then we send as many trained aides as the situation needs. If one person is enough, one person comes. If the stairs call for more, we send more. You tell us what the building looks like, and we plan the trip around it.
Wheelchair Taxi vs. Other Options
People often ask whether they need a wheelchair taxi or a different service. Here’s how they compare:
Access-A-Ride
Access-A-Ride is NYC’s paratransit service. According to the MTA, you can reserve trips up to two days ahead, same-day trips are not available, and you need to be approved first. It’s a good public option for those who qualify.
Our Wheelchair Taxi Service
Our wheelchair taxi service has no application. Book as soon as you need a ride, and same-day rides are often available, depending on vehicle availability. You choose the pickup time, and your driver helps you from the door.
Street-Hail Taxis and Ride Apps
Street-hail taxis and ride apps may depend on what vehicle happens to be nearby, and may not fit your chair. With us, you tell us your chair type first, and we send the vehicle that fits.
Many of our passengers use more than one option. We’re here for the rides that can’t wait or need extra help.
Who We Take
Manual wheelchair, power chair and scooter users
Seniors who need extra time and a patient hand
Passengers recovering from surgery
Patients going to dialysis, chemotherapy or therapy, including regular recurring rides
Airport travelers
Caregivers and family booking for a loved one
A caregiver or family member can usually ride along. Let us know how many people are traveling when you book.
Types of Wheelchair Taxi Service
Standard wheelchair taxi:
for everyday trips, appointments and errands
Electric wheelchair and scooter transport:
lift-equipped vans for heavier chairs
Non-emergency medical transportation:
recurring rides for dialysis, chemotherapy and therapy
Stretcher transportation:
planned, non-emergency trips for passengers who can’t sit upright
Bariatric transportation:
vehicles and equipment suited to passengers who need extra space
Group transportation:
several wheelchair passengers on one trip
Handicap taxi and disabled cab service:
door-to-door help for passengers with any mobility need
How We Keep You Safe
- Your wheelchair is locked in with secure tie-downs, and you ride with safety belts. [CONFIRM: belts in every van]
- Our vehicles have ramps or lifts, and they’re maintained to hospital-grade standards.
- Every driver is CPR-trained and background-checked, with first aid and passenger assistance training.
- Our vehicles are ADA-compliant.
Wheelchair Taxi to JFK, LaGuardia and Newark
We take passengers to all three major airports. To plan your pickup, have your flight time, terminal, wheelchair type and luggage ready when you book. We’ll set the pickup time around your flight. Airline wheelchair assistance inside the terminal is arranged separately with your airline. We take you to the airport and home again.
How Wheelchair Taxi Pricing Works
The price depends on the distance, the time of day, the vehicle you need and how much help the trip involves. Call us or fill in the booking form with your pickup and destination, and we’ll give you an estimate. We accept major credit and debit cards.
Why Passengers Choose NYC Transportations
The right vehicle for your chair: ramp or lift, from a fleet of 20 to 30
Help from the door, including stairs
CPR-trained, background-checked drivers
Calls answered 24/7, and same-day rides often available
Regular rides for dialysis and therapy
All five boroughs, Westchester, White Plains and the three airports
What Our Customers Say
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a wheelchair taxi and how does it work in NYC?
It’s a wheelchair accessible vehicle where you stay in your chair for the whole ride. You book, we send a ramp or lift van, and your driver secures your chair and helps you at both ends.
How do I book a wheelchair taxi in New York?
Call +1 347-758-5690 or use our online booking form. Give us your pickup address, destination, time and chair type.
Do you have a wheelchair taxi near me?
We serve all five boroughs, Westchester and White Plains. Call us with your address and we’ll tell you what we can arrange.
What’s the difference between a wheelchair taxi and a regular taxi?
A regular cab isn’t built to load or secure a wheelchair. A wheelchair accessible cab has a ramp or lift, tie-downs and room for your chair, plus a driver trained to help.
Are your vehicles ADA-compliant?
Yes. Our wheelchair accessible vehicles are ADA-compliant, with ramps or lifts and secure tie-downs.
Do you carry electric wheelchairs and scooters?
Yes. We use lift-equipped vans for larger or heavier power chairs and scooters. Tell us the chair type when you book.
Can a caregiver or family member ride along?
Usually, yes. Let us know how many people are traveling.
Do you offer same-day rides?
Often, yes, depending on vehicle availability. Call us and we’ll tell you what we can do. Our team takes calls 24/7.
How is this different from Access-A-Ride?
Access-A-Ride is a public paratransit service that requires approval and advance booking. We’re a private service: no application, and same-day rides are often available.
Do you offer a handicap taxi or disabled cab service?
Yes. Our door-to-door service is for passengers with any mobility need. Tell us what help you need when you book.
Do you help with stairs?
Yes. Tell us about the stairs when you book, and we’ll send the number of trained aides the trip needs.
Can you carry more than one wheelchair user?
Yes, we offer group transportation. Tell us how many wheelchairs when you book.
Do you offer recurring rides for dialysis or therapy?
Yes. We set up regular rides around your treatment schedule.
What payment methods do you accept?
Major credit and debit cards. Call us to ask about other options.
Need a Wheelchair Taxi in NYC?
Call us any time, or book online. Same-day rides are often available.