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GENERAL TRANSPORTATION
GURNEY/WHEELCHAIR TRANSPORT
GoGoGrandparent
855-464-6872
http://www.gogograndparent.com
On demand transportation (Lyft or Uber) that can be accessed & monitored without a smartphone
Can trial for free online, concierge fee $0.27/ min (not including ride)
iTNAmerica- Whistlestop (Marin)
Phone: 415-456-9062
Transportation: 415-454-0964
Whistlestop is an affiliate of iTNAmerica, based in Marin. Nationwide affiliates across the country
Offers fixed route, shuttle, same-day on-demand, and volunteer driver program transportation service; and information/ referral services
Onward Rides
510-771-7171
https://www.onwardrides.com
Door-to-door assisted rides, round trip or multi-stop, transportation to social activities
SF, Marin, Alameda, and Contra Costa County
Paratransit
415-351-7000 (General information)
415-285-6945 (Dispatch)
https://www.ssfparatransit.com
In-person intake form/ picture required
Patient needs to arrange their own transportation for the first appointment
Social worker typically completes application
Taxi vouchers available for return home in certain situations
Silver Ride
415-861-7433
https://www.silverride.com
Medical appointment pick-ups, door-to-door assisted rides, round trip or multi-stop, great for transportation to social activities
Veyo Rides
http://www.veyo.com
Non-emergency medical appt transportation, free if covered by insurance or Medicaid/ Medicare Advantage benefits
No consumer-facing option right now. We recommend that you reach out to your health insurance plan and ask them about your transportation benefits. They will let you know who manages their benefits, and if it is Veyo rides, they can help you schedule transportation.
Yellow Cab
415-333-3333
https://www.yellowcabsf.com
One-time use taxi vouchers available through social workers
Affordable Senior Care
408-559-2810
http://www.affordablesc.com
Wheelchair van and gurney
Rates vary based on distance and location
Serves all Bay Area counties
Ambulance Service
Person only eligible for ambulance transportation if unable to sit at 90 degrees/ is bed-bound
Bay City Medical Transport
415-610-9214
http://www.baycitymedicaltransport.com
Wheelchair transport starts at: ($100.00) round trip plus $4.00 per mile (local)
Gurney transport starts at: ($300.00) round trip plus $4.00 per mile (local)
Stair chairs are available but rates vary based on weight, distance, and staffing needs
Eden Medical Transportation
415-994-1442
http://www.edenmedicaltransportation.com
$750 round trip. Wheelchair, gurney, and stair chairs available. Based in Hayward and mileage rates vary based on distance, weight, and staffing needs
Family Tree Medical Transport
510-316-4226
http://www.familytreemedtrans.com
Wheelchair van
Serves Alameda and Contra Costa counties
Rates vary based on distance ($140.00-$160.00)
One Access Medical Transport
510-648-2085
http://www.oneaccesstrans.com
Wheelchair and gurney van. Rates and mileage fees vary based on distance and location
Serves San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo, and Santa Clara counties
San Francisco Health Plan (transportation in contract with Semax)
415-439-9836
No website available
Complicated system- SFHP pays for transportation but only to medical outpatient appts
Wheelchair Van $35 roundtrip plus $2.00 per mile (local) only
Trust Medical Transportation
Contact: Tareq 650-799-9921
http://www.trustmtrans.com
Wheelchair transport starts at: (75.00) round trip plus mileage based on distance
Gurneys and stair chairs also available based on weight, distance, and staffing needs