Call United Independent Taxi on 800-822-8294 or LA City Cab on 888-248-9222 and ask for a wheelchair-accessible cab. You can also request Lyft Wheelchair or Uber WAV in the app.
Licensed taxis use a published meter. Private vans such as ADA Pro give their own quote and ask you to book a day ahead.
Wheelchair-accessible taxis and vans you can book in Los Angeles
| Operator | Vehicle | Phone | Website | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Independent Taxi | Sedans to minivans | 800-822-8294 | [email protected] | https://www.unitedtaxi.com/ | $3.10 flag, then $0.33 per 1/9 mile; LAX-downtown $51.15 |
| LA City Cab | Wheelchair accessible vans | 888-248-9222 | not published | https://lacitycab.com/ | $3.10 flag; LAX-downtown $51.50 |
| Lyft Wheelchair | WAV for non-folding or motorized chairs | app | not published | https://help.lyft.com/hc/en-us/rider/articles/115013081668-wav-rides | app quote; 7 AM to midnight, LA County only |
| Uber WAV | WAV for motorized and other wheelchairs | app | not published | https://help.uber.com/riders/article/how-to-request-a-wav?nodeId=11de44da-51c9-4a03-8968-c947717386a1 | same as UberX |
| ADA Pro | Wheelchair accessible vans | (310) 633-4731 | [email protected] | https://www.adapro.vip/ | own quote; book 24 hours ahead |
How to book
For a licensed taxi, call United Independent Taxi on 800-822-8294 or 323-653-5050, email [email protected], or call LA City Cab on 888-248-9222. Ask for a wheelchair-accessible cab.
For an on-demand WAV, open Lyft, turn on Wheelchair access, then pick Wheelchair. In Uber, slide to More, tap WAV, then Confirm WAV. For a private van, call ADA Pro on (310) 633-4731 or email [email protected] at least 24 hours ahead.
United Independent Taxi
United Independent Taxi lists wheelchair-accessible cabs and vehicles from sedans to minivans, 24 hours, 7 days a week. It says its WAV share is well over the City of Los Angeles 2% requirement.
Call 800-822-8294, 323-653-5050, or email [email protected]. Meter: $3.10 for the first 1/9 mile, then $0.33 per extra 1/9 mile ($2.97 per mile). LAX-origin trips add $4.00. The LAX-downtown flat fare either way is $51.15.
LA City Cab
LA City Cab provides wheelchair accessible taxis in Los Angeles, no matter where you are. Specially equipped vehicles can accommodate people with wheelchairs, including wheelchair accessible vans, 24/7. Call 888-248-9222. No public booking email is published.
Downtown rates: $3.10 flag drop, then $0.33 per extra 1/9 mile. The estimated group rate either way between LAX and downtown is $51.50. The same page also lists $46.50 plus a $4.00 processing fee. Ask dispatch which figure applies.
Lyft Wheelchair and Uber WAV
Lyft lists Los Angeles, CA for Wheelchair rides that take non-folding or motorized wheelchairs or scooters. Hours are 7 AM to midnight. Pickup and drop-off must stay inside Los Angeles County.
Uber documents a Los Angeles WAV path for riders in motorized and other types of wheelchairs. WAV will cost the same as an UberX trip.
ADA Pro private van
ADA Pro is a private-hire van, not a meter taxi. It lists wheelchair accessible vans and carries riders who use wheelchairs and service animals. Call (310) 633-4731 or email [email protected], say you need an accessible vehicle, and book 24 hours ahead. Fares are the firm's own quote.
Airport transfer at LAX
Taxis pick up at the LAX-it lot. The free LAX-it shuttle from the green Lower/Arrivals sign has a wheelchair lift or ramp and two wheelchair tie-down positions.
For an accessible taxicab at the terminals, call taxi dispatch on 310-646-9177. A cab is sent to the DARK BLUE ACCESS curb sign. Service animals ride at no extra charge. You can also pre-book United Independent Taxi, LA City Cab, or ADA Pro.
Access Services visitor rides
Access Services is next-day county paratransit, not a same-day taxi. Visitors may register for 21 days in one calendar year by emailing ADA eligibility, or out-of-county residence plus proof of disability, to [email protected]. Fares are $2.75 under 20 miles and $3.50 at 20 miles or more.
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