When it comes to getting around without a car, there are a number of options available to most of us. Walking, taxis, ride sharing programs, and buses are just a few ways for the majority to get around. The problem is that, for many others, those options can be inconvenient or completely inaccessible.

Easily Accessible Transportation Is Now Possible
For the elderly and the disabled, getting to the doctor’s office, pharmacy, and even making a trip to the grocery store has been frustrating and problematic. However, that all has changed with a new host of services designed specifically for those in need of a more tailored transportation service. Providing non-medical and non-emergency transporting services has long been needed and now a select few companies and community organizations are filling that demand.

Non-medical transportation comes in a variety of forms. It may consist of a small bus or shuttle, operating along a dedicated route or it may be more akin to a taxi service operated by a commercial company. In either case, the goal is the same. Delivering the elderly or the disabled to their destinations as comfortably and efficiently as possible is the primary concern for these transportation specialists.

In light of the services these non-medical transports offer, it’s understandable that the vehicles in use are far better equipped than the standard bus or taxi cab. The vehicles are generally refurbished to provide additional mobility to its occupants by providing greater leg room and additional handlebars and grips installed for safety purposes. The buses, for instance, are typically equipped with enough room to accommodate multiple wheelchairs. This is helpful in taking several disabled individuals at once. The vehicles, whether buses or special cars, are also equipped with other disability aids to ensure any individual can be transported safely and comfortably.

The Drivers Are Just As Special As The Vehicles
Certainly, having a vehicle reworked so that it can accommodate the elderly and disabled is a major concern, but, for many non-medical transportation companies, that’s just the beginning. These companies take just as much pride in hiring the right personnel to assist their clients. Having the right demeanor and appropriate training is important, because most services require door to door pick-ups and drop-offs.
Many clients may need assistance getting from their door to the vehicle and from their destination point back to the vehicle. That’s where courteous and professionally trained personnel become a necessity. Non-medical transport drivers aren’t just hired based upon their safe driving ability, but also for their ability to empathize with the needs of their passengers.

In most cases, the elderly and disabled are frustrated and embarrassed by their need for transportation services. They held onto their driving privileges for as long as possible, until the truth of their worsening physical conditions could no longer be ignored. Asking for help, even from a professional non-medical transportation service designed especially for them, can make them feel like a burden. This is why the transportation driver’s demeanor is as important as his or her driving skills.

Experts say our vision provides us with 85% of the information we need to drive safely. Unfortunately,

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When it comes to getting around without a car, there are a number of options available to most of us. Walking, taxis, ride sharing programs, and buses are just a few ways for the majority to get around. The problem is that, for many others, those options can be inconvenient or completely inaccessible.

Easily Accessible Transportation Is Now Possible

For the elderly and the disabled, getting to the doctor’s office, pharmacy, and even making a trip to the grocery store has been frustrating and problematic. However, that all has changed with a new host of services designed specifically for those in need of a more tailored transportation service. Providing non-medical and non-emergency transporting services has long been needed and now a select few companies and community organizations are filling that demand.

Non-medical transportation comes in a variety of forms. It may consist of a small bus or shuttle, operating along a dedicated route or it may be more akin to a taxi service operated by a commercial company. In either case, the goal is the same. Delivering the elderly or the disabled to their destinations as comfortably and efficiently as possible is the primary concern for these transportation specialists.

In light of the services these non-medical transports offer, it’s understandable that the vehicles in use are far better equipped than the standard bus or taxi cab. The vehicles are generally refurbished to provide additional mobility to its occupants by providing greater leg room and additional handlebars and grips installed for safety purposes. The buses, for instance, are typically equipped with enough room to accommodate multiple wheelchairs. This is helpful in taking several disabled individuals at once. The vehicles, whether buses or special cars, are also equipped with other disability aids to ensure any individual can be transported safely and comfortably.

The Drivers Are Just As Special As The Vehicles

Certainly, having a vehicle reworked so that it can accommodate the elderly and disabled is a major concern, but, for many non-medical transportation companies, that’s just the beginning. These companies take just as much pride in hiring the right personnel to assist their clients. Having the right demeanor and appropriate training is important, because most services require door to door pick-ups and drop-offs.

Many clients may need assistance getting from their door to the vehicle and from their destination point back to the vehicle. That’s where courteous and professionally trained personnel become a necessity. Non-medical transport drivers aren’t just hired based upon their safe driving ability, but also for their ability to empathize with the needs of their passengers.

In most cases, the elderly and disabled are frustrated and embarrassed by their need for transportation services. They held onto their driving privileges for as long as possible, until the truth of their worsening physical conditions could no longer be ignored. Asking for help, even from a professional non-medical transportation service designed especially for them, can make them feel like a burden. This is why the transportation driver’s demeanor is as important as his or her driving skills.

Experts say our vision provides us with 85% of the information we need to drive safely. Unfortunately, vision problems become more common as people age. A 60 year old person needs ten times the light to see adequately as a 19 year old. A 55 year old is blinded by glare eight times longer than a 19 year old driver. In consideration of those facts, it becomes apparent that non-medical transportation becomes essential to everyone sooner or later.

If you or someone you know is in need of non-medical transportation services, don’t hesitate to contact us. We can discuss costs and payment options, as well as giving you greater detail about the services we provide. We pride ourselves on supplying safe and comfortable transportation for the elderly and disabled in your community. No one should be left immobile, because general public transit services lack the ability to provide services for everyone.

s become more common as people age. A 60 year old person needs ten times the light to see adequately as a 19 year old. A 55 year old is blinded by glare eight times longer than a 19 year old driver. In consideration of those facts, it becomes apparent that non-medical transportation becomes essential to everyone sooner or later.

If you or someone you know is in need of non-medical transportation services, don’t hesitate to contact us. We can discuss costs and payment options, as well as giving you greater detail about the services we provide. We pride ourselves on supplying safe and comfortable transportation for the elderly and disabled in your community. No one should be left immobile, because general public transit services lack the ability to provide services for everyone.