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Pat & The Elephant accessible van with driver and passenger
Serving PEI Since 1975

About Us

For 50 years, Pat & The Elephant has provided dignified, accessible transportation to the people of Prince Edward Island — connecting our community, one ride at a time.

Our Story

50 years of moving
our community forward

Founded in 1975, Pat & The Elephant began with a simple but powerful mission: to ensure that people with mobility challenges in Prince Edward Island could access the same opportunities, appointments, and social connections as everyone else.

Over five decades, we've grown from a small community initiative into a trusted nonprofit operating a modern fleet of accessible vehicles — serving thousands of trips each year across Charlottetown and beyond.

Our two core service lines — Wheelchair Services and Stretcher Services — reflect the diverse needs of our community. Whether it's a trip to a medical appointment, a family celebration, or inter-provincial medical transport, we're here to help.

In 2026, we expanded our mission by launching Cudmore's Cab, an on-demand accessible taxi pilot serving the Charlottetown, Stratford, and Cornwall capital region.

Pat & The Elephant accessible van with ramp deployed, driver assisting a wheelchair passenger
50+
Years of Service
Est.
1975
Our Journey

Key milestones

1975

Founded

Pat & The Elephant established as a nonprofit to serve PEI residents with mobility challenges.

1990s

Fleet Expansion

Grew our accessible van fleet to meet increasing demand across Charlottetown and surrounding communities.

2020

Stretcher Services

Expanded services to include stretcher transport within PEI and across Atlantic Canada.

2025

50th Anniversary

Celebrating 50 years of dignified, accessible transportation for the people of Prince Edward Island.

2026

Cudmore's Cab Launch

Launched Cudmore's Cab on October 1, 2026, an on-demand accessible taxi pilot serving Charlottetown, Stratford and Cornwall.

Governance

Board of Directors

Our volunteer board guides the strategic direction of Pat & The Elephant, ensuring we remain true to our mission.

SB
Steve Brousseau
Chair
steve@brousseaudesign.com
BM
Blythe Murray
Past Chair
LM
Lucas J MacArthur
Vice Chair
LR
Leonard Rogers
Treasurer
HM
Holly McGregor
Secretary
CW
Carla Wood-Whitty
Board Member
CW
Christopher Weeks
Board Member
LN
Lesley Nelson
Board Member
CF
Christa Flood
Board Member
CF
Cara Flanagan
Board Member
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Ready to Ride?

Book your accessible ride today

Call our office to arrange your trip. We operate 7AM–11PM, 7 days a week.