When a loved one needs a safe way to reach the doctor, the last thing your family needs is worry. That is why Comfort Ride Transportation has served Newberry with dependable, caring rides since 2013. We do not simply pull up and wait at the curb. Our drivers walk to the door, help your loved one into our clean, comfortable vehicle, and escort them all the way to the check-in desk. We treat every single passenger as a VIP and give them the same patience and respect we would give our own family.
Our purpose is providing Newberry with the dependable Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) it can count on, whether the trip is a routine check-up, a recurring dialysis treatment, or a specialist visit at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville. Every ride runs through our sophisticated dispatch system with a deliberate time cushion built in for Central Florida traffic and summer weather, which is why we have never been late for a critical appointment. We back that reliability with safety, because each wheelchair, stretcher, and ambulatory passenger is secured and loaded under strict ADA guidelines using our Braun hydraulic lifts and 4-point securement system.
Safety is the heart of everything we do, which is why our standards go far past the basics. As a State of Florida approved vendor we hold insurance beyond the state minimums, and every vehicle is checked daily for cleanliness and safe operation. Our drivers are CPR and PASS certified, equipped with AEDs and First Aid kits, and chosen for their patience as much as their skill. We also keep families in the loop, staying reachable by cell phone 24/7 so you always know exactly how your loved one's trip is going.
Every passenger deserves a private, dignified, and unhurried journey, which is why we never share rides or add surprise stops. Whether we are picking up at a private home or a residential community like Country Way, your loved one travels directly to their destination, never alongside strangers. Our drivers are trained in ADA-compliant procedures and use state-of-the-art Braun hydraulic lifts to make sure every passenger and mobility device is perfectly secure before we ever pull away. This one-on-one attention lets us focus completely on the comfort, safety, and well-being of the person in our care.
We also believe no one should feel anxious or alone on the way to an appointment, so we warmly welcome caregivers and family members to ride along at no extra cost, with room for up to four loved ones in our spacious high-top vans. Our purpose reaches well beyond medical visits. We love helping Newberry families enjoy life, whether that means a comfortable ride to a favorite local spot or a special family outing, because keeping everyone together turns a stressful day into a shared, supportive experience. Helping people live fuller lives is the reason we started this company.
Your family already has enough to manage, so we make the cost of transportation refreshingly simple. Every trip is billed at a clear, upfront flat rate, and the price we quote is always the final price you pay. There is no surge pricing and there are no hidden fees, even during rush hour or a Central Florida downpour. We want you focused on your loved one, not the bill, and we gladly accept cash, check, and major debit and credit cards.
Call us or use our online form to request transportation. We confirm your details, schedule, and pickup location
Our driver arrives early, helps you safely board, and ensures all equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, etc.) is secure.
Enjoy a clean, air-conditioned ride with professional care and courteous communication.
We provide door-to-door service and return pickups, with no waiting and no worry.
We provide safe rides to your everyday medical checkups and visits.
Get to your scheduled treatments on time with our dependable drivers.
We safely move non-ambulatory patients who need to lie completely flat.
Our disabled transportation service helps you travel comfortably in your chair.
We bring you home safely after a hospital stay or surgery.
Start your vacation right with our reliable airport and cruise shuttle service.
We can drive you to specialists located anywhere across the country.
Our theme park wheel chair transportation service makes family outings fun.
We can. Newberry's quieter west-county roads and the Newberry Road (SR 26) corridor into Gainesville are part of our everyday territory. Our drivers know how to plan around that distance, and our dispatch team adds a time cushion to every ride so a longer trip never means a missed appointment. We come right to your door, secure your wheelchair safely, and keep your family updated by cell phone throughout the journey.
We provide compassionate, reliable transportation for nearly every need. This includes everyday medical checkups, recurring dialysis appointments, hospital discharges, and specialized stretcher or wheelchair transport. We also help families with airport transfers, long-distance medical travel, and joyful lifestyle trips, making sure your loved one can get wherever they need to go with safety and dignity.
We proudly serve Newberry throughout Alachua County, including Gainesville, High Springs, Newberry, Alachua, Hawthorne, and Archer. Our service area also reaches Lake, Sumter, Marion, Orange, Seminole, and Alachua counties, and we are equipped to handle long-distance medical trips to any destination in the US.
Yes. We stay reachable by cell phone 24/7 during a ride, so adult children and out-of-state family members can always check in and know exactly how the trip is going. Every vehicle is also inspected daily for safety and cleanliness.
We also serve neighboring Marion, Levy, Gilchrist, and Putnam counties, providing reliable medical transportation to anywhere in the US.
We offer different payments options for our clients who can pay for services using either cash, check or by debit and credit cards.