Thirteen wheelchair accessible taxis serve Providence and the surrounding communities. The accessible taxi vans have a lowered floor and are equipped for rear (lift gate) entry. Accessible taxis have ramps, offer roll-in/out ability and are outfitted with wheelchair securement straps and tie-downs. They are accessible to both manual and powered wheelchairs/scooters. Wheelchair taxis can be ordered on demand, but wait times are extremely variable — from 15 minutes to an hour, depending on time of day. Two cab companies with accessible taxis operate within the city of Providence:
Corporate Taxi
(401) 231-2228
Economy Cab
(401) 944-6700
www.economycabri.com
T.F. Green Providence Airport is located outside the city limits of Providence. Due to licensing requirements, the Providence-based taxi companies listed above cannot pick up travelers at the airport. For pick-ups AT the airport, there is one company with wheelchair accessible taxi cabs:
Airport Taxi
(401) 737-2868
www.airporttaxiri.com
