UNDERSTANDING YOUR TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
NEMT vs. Rideshare: Choosing the Right Ride for Your Needs
Rideshare services can be convenient for many everyday trips, but transportation needs can change when a passenger uses a wheelchair, requires assistance, is returning home from a healthcare facility, or needs dependable transportation for ongoing medical care.
Understanding the difference between standard rideshare and specialized transportation can help passengers and families choose the option that best fits their mobility, comfort, and assistance needs.
KNOW THE DIFFERENCE
Different Rides for Different Needs
What Is NEMT?
What Is RideShare?
Non-emergency medical transportation is designed to help individuals safely get to and from healthcare and other important destinations when additional transportation or mobility support may be needed.
With Blooming Rides, passengers can receive:
Wheelchair-accessible transportation
Assistance from pickup through arrival
Support entering and exiting the vehicle
Transportation for medical appointments and treatments
Scheduled transportation for recurring needs
A more personalized transportation experience
Rideshare services provide convenient, on-demand transportation and can be a great option for passengers who are able to travel independently. Wheelchair-accessible vehicle availability may be limited or vary by location
Rideshare may work well for:
Running errands
Social outings
Everyday transportation
Passengers who can independently enter and exit a standard vehicle
Trips that don't require additional mobility assistance
Passengers who prefer quick, on-demand transportation
Neither option is right for every trip. The right choice depends on the passenger’s mobility, assistance needs, destination, and circumstances.
WHEN EXTRA SUPPORT MATTERS
Some Trips Require More Than Just a Ride
Transportation needs can look very different from one passenger to the next. When mobility, accessibility, medical care, or assistance becomes part of the journey, having transportation designed around those needs can make all the difference.
Transportation designed for passengers who use wheelchairs or may need additional mobility assistance throughout their trip.
A supportive transportation option following discharge from a hospital, rehabilitation center, skilled nursing facility, or other healthcare setting.
Dependable transportation for recurring appointments, dialysis, therapy, treatments, specialists, and other healthcare needs.
For passengers who benefit from more support than simply being picked up at the curb and dropped off at their destination.
MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE
Not Sure Which Type of Transportation You Need?
You don’t have to figure it out alone. If you’re unsure whether standard transportation or a more specialized service is the right fit, Blooming Rides can help you consider the passenger’s mobility needs, level of assistance, destination, and trip details.
Tell us a little about the ride you’re planning, and our team can help determine whether Blooming Rides is an appropriate transportation option.
WHAT OUR RIDERS SAY
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Real experiences from passengers and families who count on Blooming Rides for safe, dependable transportation.