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Safe & reliable wheelchair transportation for the people who matter most
Wheelchair-accessible transportation across Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia since 2012.
Governed by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Commission · All ADA Compliant Vehicles · Drivers With Years of Experience, Completed Background Checks, First Aid and CPR Training
We accept Credit Cards, Medicaid, Optum, and other insurances.
Who We Serve
We know what it feels like to worry about a parent’s ride to dialysis, or to wonder whether your loved one will make it home from the hospital safely. Most of the people who call us are family members arranging rides for a parent, or facility coordinators scheduling trips for their residents. We also work directly with riders managing their own appointments. In addition, we provide transportation to special events around the DC Metro area, as well as from and to BWI, DCA, and IAD airports.
Whoever’s making the arrangements, we treat every passenger like family. That means gentle handling, drivers who take the time to do things right, and a real person on the other end of the phone every time you call.
Book a ride for you or your loved ones today.
Our Services
Wheelchair Transport
Our specialty. Riders stay in their wheelchair from pickup to destination – no transfers or getting in and out of the wheelchair.
Ambulatory Transport
For riders who can walk with assistance and don’t need a wheelchair. Our drivers can help getting in and out of the vehicle, or accompany you as needed into the building if you have a walker.
Door-Through-Door Service
We don’t just pull up to the curb. Our drivers walk with your loved one from their front door to the vehicle, and from the vehicle into their appointment.
Medical Transport
Non-emergency rides to dialysis, chemotherapy, radiation, physical therapy, post-surgery follow-ups, and hospital discharges.
Why Families Choose Us
On time, every time.
Late rides mean missed appointments and wasted co-pays. We build a buffer into every schedule and our drivers follow the most efficient routes.
Your loved one stays in the wheelchair.
The whole way. Our vans are equipped with proper securement systems, so there’s no transferring in and out of seats during the trip.
Drivers who care.
Our drivers go through extensive background checks, drug checks, and training, and hold basic first aid and CPR certifications. All of them are vetted, experienced, and chosen for patience as much as driving skill.
Wheelchair can be provided.
If your loved one doesn’t have their own wheelchair, we can bring one. Just let us know when scheduling the trip.
14 years and counting.
We’ve been doing this since 2012. Many of our riders have been with us for years and request their favorite drivers by name.
Know exactly where your loved one is from pickup to drop-off.
The moment your driver heads out, you’ll get a private tracking link through our Duet platform. Open it on any phone or computer to watch the vehicle’s location update live — from the curb at pickup, through every mile of the route, all the way to the destination. And again on the trip home.
Available on every ride, at no extra cost.
Ready for transportation you can trust?
Main Service Area
We cover all of Montgomery County, Maryland — from Bethesda and Silver Spring to Gaithersburg, Germantown, Rockville, Potomac, and beyond. We also serve Frederick, Urbana, and Ijamsville in Frederick County, and Hyattsville, Greenbelt, College Park, and Laurel in Prince George’s County.
Long-distance trips and rides outside of our primary area are available by arrangement. Call us to discuss.
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Where We Go
Hospitals
Suburban, Holy Cross, Adventist Shady Grove, Walter Reed, NIH, MedStar Health, and more.
Dialysis Centers
DaVita, Fresenius, U.S. Renal Care, and independent centers across the region.
Cancer Treatment & Infusion Centers
Aquilino, White Oak, Holy Cross Cancer Center, and other infusion sites.
Rehabilitation Centers
Adventist Rehab, Potomac Valley, Carriage Hill Bethesda, Montcare, and more.
Nursing Homes & Assisted Living
Montcare, Sunrise, Brookdale, ManorCare, and other facilities throughout the region.
Airports & Special Events
DCA, IAD, and BWI airports, plus special events, weddings, family gatherings, and religious services.
What Families Say
“Stacy the driver is excellent, always on time, and very friendly. I was able to make reservations for my dad a day before the appointment. Great reliable service.”
“My mom required wheelchair transportation, Capital Area Transport Service was recommended to us and we have used them two additional times since. Love the service and the courteous crew.”
“The driver was on time and friendly, and he took good care of my uncle. Very easy to schedule a pickup. I’ll use them every time I need wheelchair transportation.”
“Their professionalism, availability, and communication are great. The dispatchers and drivers are all courteous and friendly, and their reliability makes them worth using again and again.”
“CATS is hands down the best specialized transportation company in this area. The drivers are reliable, friendly, and very gentle on every trip — a godsend for my family.”
“Traveling with 3 kids is stressful, but CATS got us to and from the airport with ease. Our flight home was delayed over 12 hours — they tracked it and were waiting when we landed. Top notch!”
How It Works
Reach out.
Call 301-530-5566, email us, or fill out the booking form. Tell us where, when, and any details about mobility needs.
We confirm the trip.
A real person will get back to you, same day if it’s a workday, to confirm details and answer any questions.
We pick up on time.
Your driver arrives at the door, helps your loved one into the vehicle, and gets them where they need to go safely. Track the ride live through Duet.
Book your ride today.
Whether it’s a one-time trip or a recurring schedule, we’ll take care of the details. Call us at 301-530-5566, email capitalareatransport@gmail.com, or use our online booking form.