Wheelchair Van Transportation in the Phoenix Metro Area
Wheelchair-accessible non-emergency transportation for passengers who use a wheelchair -- with vehicles equipped with wheelchair lifts and securement systems, and drivers trained to assist with safe boarding.
What Is Wheelchair Van Transportation?
Wheelchair Van Transportation is non-emergency medical transportation for passengers who use a manual or power wheelchair and need a vehicle equipped with a wheelchair lift and securement system. It is one of The Medical Ride's four core transportation services.
The Medical Ride serves Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Glendale, and Gilbert -- call (909) 301-4850 or request a ride to confirm Wheelchair Van Transportation availability for your specific trip.
Who May Need Wheelchair Van Transportation?
Common Reasons Passengers Use Wheelchair Van Transportation
Medical and Specialist Appointments
Hospital Discharges
Recurring Dialysis, Chemotherapy, or Rehabilitation Visits
Doctor and Outpatient Appointments
Vehicle & Driver Standards
Wheelchair-Accessible Vehicle Standards
Vehicles are climate-controlled and cleaned between passenger trips. Wheelchair lifts and restraint systems are checked during the vehicle reset process.
Wheelchair Passenger Assistance Training
Drivers complete company orientation before transporting passengers independently, covering wheelchair securement, passenger assistance, safe vehicle loading, defensive driving, and communication with elderly or mobility-limited passengers. Drivers also complete CPR/First Aid certification, a motor vehicle record review, a criminal background screening, and drug screening where applicable.
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 Wheelchair Van Transportation
Tell Us About the Trip
Date, time, pickup location, and destination.
Let Us Know It's for a Wheelchair Passenger
So the right vehicle is scheduled.
We Confirm the Transportation Details
Vehicle and trip details are confirmed ahead of pickup.
Complete the Scheduled Ride
The passenger is transported according to the confirmed trip details.
Where This Service Is Available
The Medical Ride serves the following Phoenix Metro communities:
Call (909) 301-4850 or request a ride to confirm Wheelchair Van Transportation availability for your specific trip.
Not Sure This Is the Right Fit?
If the passenger can walk but needs assistance, or cannot safely travel seated, a different core service may be a better match. See the comparison below, or call (909) 301-4850 and describe the passenger's mobility needs.
Wheelchair Van Transportation — Frequently Asked Questions
For a trip-specific question, call The Medical Ride directly.
(909) 301-4850Non-emergency transportation in a vehicle equipped with a wheelchair lift and securement system, for passengers who use a manual or power wheelchair.
Drivers complete company orientation covering wheelchair securement, safe vehicle loading, and passenger assistance, along with CPR/First Aid certification and background and driving-record screening, before transporting passengers independently.
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.
Yes. Recurring transportation can be arranged around an ongoing treatment schedule, such as dialysis, chemotherapy, or rehabilitation.
Call as soon as you know the appointment details. For ongoing care such as dialysis or rehabilitation, recurring transportation can be arranged around the treatment schedule, reducing the need to submit the same trip repeatedly.
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.
Ready to Arrange Wheelchair Transportation?
Call (909) 301-4850 or request your ride online. Our Arizona team will confirm your trip details and the appropriate transportation for the passenger's mobility needs.