ODSP Transportation Funding in Ontario: A Complete Guide for 2025
If you receive Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) income support, you may be entitled to a transportation benefit to help cover the cost of getting to medical appointments, work, school, or essential services.
Published: June 8, 2025 · 9 min read · Back to all guides
What is the ODSP Transportation Benefit?
The ODSP transportation benefit is an allowance within the ODSP income support program that covers "necessary and reasonable" transportation costs. The amount varies based on your specific situation, distance, and purpose of travel.
What Transportation Costs are Covered?
- Taxi or accessible ride-share costs to medical appointments
- Costs of accessible vehicles or specialized transport when public transit is not accessible
- Fuel and vehicle costs if you drive your own adapted vehicle
- Bus passes if you can use conventional transit
How to Claim Transportation Costs Through ODSP
- Keep receipts for all transportation costs related to medical appointments, employment, or mandatory activities.
- Submit receipts to your ODSP worker as part of your monthly benefit review.
- Inform your ODSP worker in advance if you regularly use accessible transportation services — they may be able to pre-authorize recurring costs.
Using Yesican.app Rides with ODSP
Yesican.app can provide itemized receipts for all rides, which can be submitted to your ODSP worker for reimbursement review. Contact us at +1 (613) 854-2920 before booking your first ride.
Tips for Maximizing Your ODSP Transportation Benefit
- Keep every receipt, including date, destination, and amount
- Ask your ODSP worker explicitly about the transportation allowance — it's not always volunteered
- For recurring medical trips (dialysis, chemotherapy), ask your worker to pre-authorize the recurring expense
- If public transit is not accessible for your specific disability, document this in writing