Public transportation will only get you so far in Buenos Aires. Limitations in schedules and the reach of accessible routes may sometimes necessitate the hiring of private transportation.
Fortunately, a number of wheelchair transportation services presently operate in Buenos Aires. Some of the wheelchair accessible vehicles used are lift-equipped, while others have ramps. I tested a couple of these services out, and have provided contact information for the Buenos Aires accessible transportation companies below.
Exit-Traslados
English-speaking owner/operator Christian provides a friendly accessible transportation service using his lift-equipped Fiat Doblo vehicle.
Headroom for power wheelchair users is limited (I had to tilt my head down) and the wheelchair lift maxes out at approximately 600 lbs. capacity, but the service is stellar. You’ll enjoy talking with Christian during your ride!
The cost of an airport transfer to/from downtown Buenos Aires is $120, but pricing is negotiable – especially if you will utilize his services more than once. To learn more or to book a ride, reach out using the contact information provided below:
Website — www.exit-traslados.com
E-mail — exit.traslados@gmail.com
Phone/Whatsapp — +54 9 11 3258 7389
If you take a ride with Exit-Traslados, be sure to report back on your experience in the comments below!
OK Traslados
This company provides wheelchair accessible transportation using the Peugeot Expert van with a wheelchair lift, limited to a maximum of approximately 600 lbs. capacity.
My driver, Raphael, spoke English and was waiting for me in the airport arrivals hall with a sign bearing my name. The cost of an airport transfer to/from downtown Buenos Aires is $80 during the day (until 6 p.m.) and $100 at night (until 10 p.m.). To learn more or to hire a ride, reach out using the contact information provided below:
Website — www.oktraslados.com.ar
E-mail — oktraslados@gmail.com
Phone/Whatsapp — +54 9 11 6154 2986
If you ride with OK Traslados, be sure to let us know how it went in the comments below!
Transporte Especial Osmar
While I did not utilize their services, I reached out to Transporte Especial Osmar to request a quote. I was quoted $100 for an airport transfer. For more information, see their website at www.transporteosmar.com. If you have utilized their services, please share your experience in the comments below along with a photo of their adapted vehicle!
