Senior Transportation in the Phoenix Metro Area
Non-emergency transportation for older adults traveling to medical appointments, recurring care, rehabilitation, hospital discharge destinations, and other scheduled healthcare-related trips — with Ambulatory, Wheelchair Van, and Stretcher & Gurney options based on mobility needs.
What Is Senior Transportation?
Senior Transportation is non-emergency transportation for older adults who may need assistance getting to and from scheduled medical visits and other confirmed non-emergency destinations. Transportation may be arranged using Ambulatory Transportation, Wheelchair Van Transportation, or Stretcher & Gurney Transportation depending on the passenger's mobility needs.
The Medical Ride serves Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Glendale, and Gilbert -- call (909) 301-4850 or request a ride to confirm availability for your specific trip.
Senior Transportation Is Not One-Size-Fits-All
May Fit Ambulatory Transportation
May Fit Wheelchair Van Transportation
May Fit Stretcher & Gurney Transportation
Who May Benefit From Senior Transportation?
Common Reasons Seniors Need Transportation
Choosing the Right Transportation for an Older Adult
For Seniors Who Can Walk
Senior can walk but may need assistance, supervision, or extra time.
View Ambulatory Transportation → WHEELCHAIR VAN TRANSPORTATIONFor Seniors Who Use a Wheelchair
Senior uses a wheelchair.
View Wheelchair Van Transportation → STRETCHER & GURNEY TRANSPORTATIONFor Seniors Who Cannot Safely Travel Seated
Senior cannot safely travel seated.
View Stretcher & Gurney Transportation →What Families and Caregivers Should Have Ready
One-Time and Recurring Senior Transportation
One-time trips can be scheduled individually.
Recurring transportation can be arranged around an ongoing appointment schedule, which may reduce the need to repeatedly submit the same trip information.
Trip details should be reconfirmed when times, destinations, or mobility needs change.
Dialysis & Recurring Appointment Transportation →Vehicle & Driver Standards
Vehicle Standards
Vehicles are climate-controlled and cleaned between passenger trips. The vehicle is confirmed before pickup for the passenger's mobility needs.
Driver Standards
Drivers complete company orientation covering passenger assistance, safe vehicle loading, and defensive driving, along with CPR/First Aid certification, a motor vehicle record review, a criminal background screening, and drug screening where applicable, before transporting passengers independently.
Direct Arizona Team
The Medical Ride is a direct Arizona team, not a national broker, and maintains commercial auto insurance and general liability coverage appropriate for its passenger transportation operations.
The Medical Ride is based in Chandler, AZ (3133 W. Frye Road, Suite 101, Chandler, AZ 85226) and is owned and operated by Wayne Parker, who remains directly involved in trip scheduling, driver coordination, and service quality.
How to Arrange Senior Transportation
Tell Us About the Senior's Trip
Pickup, destination, date, and time.
Explain the Passenger's Mobility Needs
Walking, wheelchair, or unable to safely travel seated.
Confirm the Appropriate Transportation
The team confirms the transportation type and trip details.
Update Us if the Trip or Mobility Needs Change
Call before the ride if anything changes.
Where Senior Transportation Is Available
The Medical Ride serves the following Phoenix Metro communities:
Call (909) 301-4850 or request a ride to confirm Senior Transportation availability for your specific trip.
Related Transportation Services
Senior Transportation — Frequently Asked Questions
For a trip-specific question, call The Medical Ride directly.
(909) 301-4850Non-emergency transportation for older adults who may need assistance getting to and from scheduled medical visits and other confirmed non-emergency destinations. Transportation is arranged using Ambulatory, Wheelchair Van, or Stretcher & Gurney options depending on the passenger's mobility needs.
Ambulatory Transportation for seniors who can walk but need assistance, Wheelchair Van Transportation for wheelchair users, or Stretcher & Gurney Transportation for seniors who cannot safely travel seated. The right option is confirmed based on the passenger's mobility needs.
Yes. Wheelchair Van Transportation is available for seniors who use a wheelchair. Call (909) 301-4850 or request a ride to confirm details for your specific trip.
Yes. Transportation is often arranged by an adult child, family member, caregiver, or other person helping coordinate the senior's trip. Call (909) 301-4850 or request a ride with the trip details.
Yes. Recurring transportation can be arranged around an ongoing appointment schedule, reducing the need to repeatedly submit the same trip information.
Pricing depends on the specific trip. Call (909) 301-4850 or use the Request a Ride form with your pickup location, destination, and trip details, and the team will confirm the cost for your trip.
Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Glendale, and Gilbert. Call (909) 301-4850 or request a ride to confirm availability for your specific trip.
No. The Medical Ride provides non-emergency medical transportation only. If you or someone with you is experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.