New accessible taxi ready to serve
A new accessible transportation service, Cudmore’s Accessible Cab, is now available for residents and visitors with disabilities across Charlottetown, Stratford, and Cornwall.
Cudmore’s Accessible Cab is a two-year pilot project operated by Pat & the Elephant. The cab is an on-demand, first-come, first-serve taxi service that provides spontaneous and safe transportation throughout the capital region. The cab is named after Paul Cudmore, a long-time advocate for Islanders with disabilities.
The pilot project is funded through a partnership between the Government of Prince Edward Island, the City of Charlottetown, the Town of Stratford, and the Town of Cornwall.
Service is available daily from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. On Fridays and Saturdays, hours are extended from 7 a.m. to 3 a.m. Fares start at $8.50 plus $1.60 per kilometer. There are no additional charges for extra passengers or waiting time. The service can accommodate up to two wheelchairs at a time.
No advance booking is required. To book a ride, call (782) 377-8416. The service accepts cash or debit. Credit cards are not accepted at this time.
Cudmore’s Accessible Cab is supported by a committee that includes representatives from Pat & The Elephant, the Department of Social Development and Seniors, the City of Charlottetown, the Towns of Stratford and Cornwall, ResourceAbilities and the PEI Spinal Cord Injury Association.
To learn more visit Cudmore’s Cab — Accessible On-Demand Taxi, PEI Capital Region
Quotes:
“Making this service a reality has been a true team effort and I’m proud of what we have accomplished together. Cudmore’s Accessible Cab will make a meaningful difference in people’s daily lives. This is an important step toward creating more inclusive communities and shows what can be achieved when governments and community partners work together to improve accessibility for Islanders.”
- Minister of Social Development and Seniors Barb Ramsay
“Accessible transportation is about independence, inclusion and being able to fully participate in community life. This new service will give people with disabilities more flexibility to get to work, attend appointments and activities, visit family and friends, or simply get where they need to go without having to plan every trip in advance. We are very excited to see this project come to fruition and to partner on an initiative that helps make Charlottetown and the capital region more accessible for everyone.”
- Mayor of Charlottetown Philip Brown
“The Town of Cornwall is proud to have been a part of the collaborative efforts that have brought this project into the reality of Cudmore’s Accessible Cab. This initiative will make it easier for Islanders to get around by removing travel barriers, making the Island more inclusive.”
- Mayor of Cornwall Minerva McCourt
“The Town of Stratford is a proud partner in this project. We know we have residents that will directly benefit from this much-needed service, allowing them to participate and attend events and activities that fall outside of the existing hours of service provided. We are pleased to be working alongside all partners to recognize and support this needed service that is now available.”
- Mayor of Stratford Steve Ogden
“At Pat & The Elephant, we believe transportation should never be a barrier to participating in community life. Cudmore’s Accessible Cab is an important step toward providing residents and visitors with disabilities the freedom to travel safely, spontaneously, and with dignity throughout the capital region. We are proud to partner with government, municipalities, and community organizations to deliver a service that helps make our communities more accessible and inclusive for everyone.”
- President of Pat & the Elephant Steve Brosseau
“We’re excited to have worked alongside a committee that has remained so passionate about bringing Cudmore’s Accessible Cab to life. Accessible transportation gives people with disabilities more freedom and flexibility to make plans, be spontaneous and participate fully in their communities.”
- Executive Director of ResourceAbilities Devon Broome
“Spinal Cord injury PEI is excited about the accessible cab and the work that has gone into making it a reality. We have been working at this for some time now amongst our own organization and in this collaborative effort.”
- Executive Director of Spinal Cord Injury PEI Glen Flood
Media contact:
Stacey Miller
Department of Social Development and Seniors
samiller@gov.pe.ca