CARE TRANSPORTATION
PROVIDES ONE-STOP RESOURCE
T
ime and time again, Dale Victor
would hear the frustrations of
individuals struggling to find a ride
to a doctor’s appointment, a social event or
work. Sometimes they lived in rural areas
often untouched by a regular transportation
system. Other times, they had special needs
and required a handicap accessible van and
oxygen.
As owner of Care Transportation, he knew
seats sat empty every day along Minnesota
roadways.
Focused on
increasing access
to those seats,
Victor started
a free referral
service. The name
of the service
is Coordinated
Transportation
Ride Network,
Inc. a non-profit
corporation also
referred to RideNet.
RideNet leverages the
state’s existing public,
non-profit and private
transportation resources
by getting organizations
working together.
RideNet is operated as
a public service by Care
Transportation. On a day to day basis, RideNet
answers questions, finds rides, advocates
for the consumer and coordinates with other
agencies.
There are hundreds of services available
on the federal, state and local levels, it’s a
service that government agencies and state
transportation officials have deemed essential
to greater economic independence, healthy
living and an improved quality of life. However,
people may be unaware of how to access the
programs. “Now, it just takes one phone call
or click of the mouse for people to get the ride
they need,” Victor said.
CT RideNet primarily helps riders find
transportation
to medical
appointments, but
rides to work are
a rapidly growing
segment of the
referral service. “We
combine the power
of coordination and
innovation to fill the
gaps and serve as
a voice for people,”
Victor said.
just takes one phone
“Itcall
or click of the
That innovation can
be seen in Care
Transportation’s vehicle
purchase program that
allows individuals to buy
an affordable car with a
warranty and offset the
cost by providing rides
through RideNet. Victor started the program
after seeing single mothers, in particular,
struggle to take their children to child care and
get to work.
mouse for people to get
the ride they need.
The RideNet program is a self-sustaining
program and does not solicit or accept
grants. The RideNet mission is supported
by Government and business contracts,
advertising and partnerships.
”
Through the drive-to-own program, individuals
put money down to receive a vehicle and
make payments every two weeks. They have
the option to earn income by providing rides
to other local residents during their free time.
“They are providing rides that no one else will
provide,” Victor said.
Care Cab
For more than 20 years, Care Cab has
made it easy and convenient for elderly,
disabled and special needs passengers
to travel. Our certified drivers provide
non-emergency wheelchair and
stretcher transportation to medical
appointments, special events and other
routine transfers.
Call (320) 251-6261 or 800-535-7190
RideNet
RideNet is a free referral service
that is operated as a public service
through Care Transportation. Learn
more at www.RideNet.info or by
calling 1-800-450-6100. Become
a partner and help support this
community service by calling
Call (320) 252-4372 or 1-800-450-6100
Yellow Cab
Serving Central Minnesota for more
than 50 years, Yellow Cab provides taxi
services 24 hours a day. Our sedan,
minivans and handicap vans make it
easy for you to get where you want to go
when you want to be there.
Call (320) 252-5050
CT Fleet Services
Benefit from our experience supporting
vehicles driving millions of miles per year.
CT Fleet Services focuses on safety and
reliability and you can control costs with
our competitive fleet rates.
Call (320) 252-6612
Care Auto Sales
At Care Auto Sales, we know it’s
challenging to find an affordable and
dependable car. We work with you to
select a vehicle that fits your style, your
needs and your budget.
Call (320) 251-3003 or (866) 250-2438
B & K Auto Repair
We check engine lights and more! Call for
an appointment or just stop in for a quick
oil change, tires, brakes, shocks, mufflers
or whatever you need. Reliable and
Affordable ... B&K Auto Repair.
Call (320) 258-4493
TRANSPORTATION MADE EASY FOR
RIDERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Care
Transportation
“This service gives both the individuals
and those responsible for their care
peace of mind,” said Dale Victor, owner
of Care Cab and its parent company
Care Transportation. “It makes
transportation easy for them by providing
them the resources they need to travel
safely and comfortably.”
Request a ride or learn more by
calling (320) 251-6261 or
800-535-7190.
Care
Care Transportation serves as your
complete transportation resource.
By leveraging its network of six
organizations, Care Transportation
provides on demand taxis, vans and
specialized transportation services
statewide as well as automotive
service and sales.
Every year, Care Transportation provides
hundreds of thousands of rides and travels
millions of miles, often into rural areas not
served by the traditional public transit
systems. Care Cab makes the service
affordable by partnering with Minnesota
Medical Assistance and a variety of other
insurance programs. It is an enrolled or a
participating provider with Blue Plus,
Medica, UCare, First Plan, Itasca Medical
Plan, Minnesota Non-Emergency
Transportation (MNET), and
HealthPartners.
Transportation
W
hen you’re without a
car, getting to a medical
appointment, out-of-town
event or even a game of bingo can be
difficult. But finding a ride becomes
even more challenging when the rider
has physical or mental limitations.
For more than 20 years, Care Cab has
been answering the call by providing
regular and on demand transportation
to people with special needs. The
company's fleet and RideNet partners
make available hundreds of vehicles
providing service in most rural as well
as urban areas.
2600 Seventh Street N.
St. Cloud, MN 56303
www.caretransportation.com
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