SINGAPORE: ComfortDelGro Group has launched a non-emergency medical transport service with an initial fleet of 10 wheelchair-accessible minibuses, with more to be added"as demand grows", said the company on Monday .
The"specialised medical escort transport" service will cater to the mobility needs of the elderly and people with disabilities, said ComfortDelGro in a media release.Bookings during peak periods on weekdays - from 7am to 11am and from 3pm to 7pm - are S$113 for a one-way trip and S$225 for a two-way trip.Off-peak bookings from 11.01am to 2.59pm on weekdays are S$95 for a one-way trip and S$189 for a two-way trip.
The minibus, which can accommodate up to three wheelchairs and five seated passengers, can also be booked for one-way or two-way trips at an hourly rate ranging from S$63 to S$75, depending on the time it is booked.or WhatsApp at 8428 8828. Payment can also be made online or via PayNow.
The safety retractors and forward-facing seats mean that both wheelchair users and their caregivers can sit comfortably and safely for their ride. Drivers offering the service are able to administer first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and operate an automated external defibrillator . They are also"trained to help" wheelchair users and passengers with dementia and have been put through a driving assessment by ComfortDelGro Driving Centre, it added.