Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in Glendale, Arizona
The Medical Ride provides non-emergency medical transportation in Glendale for passengers traveling to scheduled medical appointments, recurring treatment, rehabilitation, hospital discharge destinations, and other confirmed non-emergency healthcare-related trips.
Getting Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in Glendale
The Medical Ride provides non-emergency medical transportation in Glendale, Arizona for passengers who need assistance traveling to scheduled healthcare-related destinations. Transportation is arranged using Ambulatory Transportation, Wheelchair Van Transportation, or Stretcher & Gurney Transportation, depending on the passenger's mobility needs.
Glendale is one of the seven Phoenix Metro cities The Medical Ride currently serves. Call (909) 301-4850 or request a ride to confirm availability for your specific trip.
Plan Transportation Around the Passenger's Needs
Three factors shape how a Glendale trip is arranged:
Mobility
Whether the passenger can walk with assistance, uses a wheelchair, or cannot safely travel seated.
Trip Type
A doctor visit, hospital discharge, rehabilitation or physical therapy session, dialysis or chemotherapy appointment, or another healthcare-related destination.
Schedule
A single one-time trip or a recurring schedule tied to ongoing treatment.
The sections below cover each of these in more detail.
Mobility Options for Glendale Trips
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 →Types of Trips Available in Glendale
Doctor Appointment Transportation
Routine doctor, specialist, and follow-up visits.
Hospital Discharge Transportation
Non-emergency transportation following discharge once the appropriate transportation has been confirmed.
Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy Transportation
One-time or recurring rehabilitation and therapy trips.
Dialysis & Recurring Appointment Transportation
Dialysis, chemotherapy, and other recurring healthcare schedules.
Senior Transportation in Glendale
Older adults may have mobility needs that differ from trip to trip, and transportation can be arranged around those needs, including:
Family & Caregiver Ride Coordination in Glendale
A family member, caregiver, or another trusted person may request and coordinate transportation on a passenger's behalf. This can be useful for older adults, passengers recovering from a hospital stay, or passengers attending recurring treatment.
Request Transportation →One-Time and Recurring Medical Transportation in Glendale
- Doctor appointments
- Hospital discharge
- Specialist visits
- Dialysis
- Chemotherapy
- Recurring doctor appointments
Rehabilitation and physical therapy visits can be either one-time or recurring, depending on the passenger's treatment schedule.
Recurring transportation can be arranged around an ongoing appointment schedule. Trip details should be confirmed and reconfirmed when appointment times, destinations, or mobility needs change.
Which Transportation Option Fits the Passenger's Mobility Needs?
The appropriate transportation option is confirmed based on the mobility needs provided when scheduling.
What to Have Ready When Requesting a Glendale Ride
Vehicle & Driver Standards
Vehicle Standards
Vehicles are climate-controlled and cleaned between passenger trips. The vehicle is confirmed before pickup based on 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 Non-Emergency Medical Transportation in Glendale
Tell Us About the Trip
Pickup, destination, date, and appointment time.
Explain the Passenger's Mobility Needs
Walking, wheelchair, or unable to safely travel seated.
Confirm Transportation Details
The team reviews availability and confirms the appropriate transportation.
Complete the Scheduled Trip
Transportation follows the confirmed trip details.
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Serving Glendale
Glendale is part of The Medical Ride's current Phoenix Metro service area. Transportation availability depends on the individual trip. Call (909) 301-4850 or request a ride to confirm availability.
Related Glendale Transportation Services
Glendale Non-Emergency Medical Transportation — Frequently Asked Questions
For a trip-specific question, call The Medical Ride directly.
(909) 301-4850Non-emergency medical transportation for passengers in Glendale who need assistance traveling to scheduled healthcare-related destinations. 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 in Glendale. Call (909) 301-4850 or request a ride to confirm details for your specific trip.
Yes. 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.
Yes. Recurring transportation can be arranged around an ongoing appointment schedule, reducing the need to submit the same trip request repeatedly.
Yes. A family member, caregiver, or another trusted person can request and coordinate transportation on a passenger's behalf, and can be present at pickup and drop-off. Call (909) 301-4850 or request a ride with the trip details.
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, 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.