Hospital Discharge Transportation in the Phoenix Metro Area
Non-emergency transportation after hospital discharge, with Ambulatory, Wheelchair Van, and Stretcher & Gurney options based on the passenger's mobility needs.
What Is Hospital Discharge Transportation?
Hospital Discharge Transportation is non-emergency transportation for passengers leaving a hospital or medical facility who need assistance getting to their next destination.
Depending on the passenger's mobility needs, transportation may be arranged using Ambulatory Transportation, Wheelchair Van Transportation, or Stretcher & Gurney Transportation.
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.
Who May Need Hospital Discharge Transportation?
Choosing the Right Transportation After Discharge
Ambulatory Transportation
For passengers who can walk but may need assistance, supervision, or additional time.
View Service → USES A WHEELCHAIRWheelchair Van Transportation
For passengers who use a wheelchair and need wheelchair-accessible transportation.
View Service → CANNOT SAFELY TRAVEL SEATEDStretcher & Gurney Transportation
For passengers who cannot safely travel seated in a standard vehicle.
View Service →Where Can a Passenger Go After Hospital Discharge?
What to Have Ready When Requesting a Discharge Ride
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 Hospital Discharge Transportation
Tell Us About the Discharge Trip
Pickup hospital or facility, destination, and expected time.
Tell Us the Passenger's Mobility Needs
Ambulatory, wheelchair, or unable to safely travel seated.
We Confirm the Transportation Details
The team confirms the appropriate transportation and trip details.
Complete the Scheduled Ride
The passenger is transported according to the confirmed trip details.
Where Hospital Discharge Transportation Is Available
The Medical Ride serves the following Phoenix Metro communities:
Call (909) 301-4850 or request a ride to confirm availability for your specific trip.
Still Deciding?
See the comparison above for which vehicle type fits the passenger's mobility needs, or explore the other transportation options below.
Hospital Discharge Transportation — Frequently Asked Questions
For a trip-specific question, call The Medical Ride directly.
(909) 301-4850Non-emergency transportation for passengers leaving a hospital or medical facility who need assistance getting to their next destination. Transportation is arranged using Ambulatory, Wheelchair Van, or Stretcher & Gurney options depending on the passenger's mobility needs.
Ambulatory Transportation for passengers who can walk but need assistance, Wheelchair Van Transportation for wheelchair users, or Stretcher & Gurney Transportation for passengers who cannot safely travel seated. The right option is confirmed based on the passenger's mobility needs.
Yes. Wheelchair Van Transportation is available for passengers who use a wheelchair. Call (909) 301-4850 or request a ride to confirm details for your specific trip.
Stretcher & Gurney Transportation can be arranged for passengers who cannot safely travel seated in a standard vehicle. Call (909) 301-4850 to confirm availability for your specific trip.
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.
Call (909) 301-4850 to confirm space and any details for your specific 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.