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Capital Area Transportation Service

Capital Area Transportation Service vehicle for non-emergency medical transportation services.

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Services

Whatever level of mobility support your loved one needs, we have the right vehicle, the right equipment, and the right driver for the trip.

Capital Area Transport Service provides non-emergency wheelchair and medical transportation across Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia. Below is what we offer. If you’re not sure which service fits your situation, call us at 301-530-5566 and we’ll walk you through it.

A CATS driver crouched beside an older rider seated in her wheelchair inside a wheelchair-accessible van, sharing a warm conversation

Wheelchair Transportation

Our core service. Riders stay seated in their wheelchair from the moment we arrive at pickup until we deliver them to their destination. No awkward transfers, no being lifted in and out of seats.

Our vans are equipped with ramps and proper securement systems. Every chair is locked down properly before we move.

If your loved one doesn’t have their own wheelchair, we can provide one per request.

Best for: Anyone who uses a wheelchair full-time or part-time, including riders recovering from surgery, managing chronic conditions, or attending ongoing treatments like dialysis.

Ambulatory Transportation

For riders who can walk on their own or with light assistance and don’t need a wheelchair. Our drivers help with getting in and out of the vehicle, and walking into the destination if needed.

Best for: Seniors who are steady on their feet but appreciate the help, riders who use a cane or walker, or anyone who simply needs reliable, door-aware transportation.

A CATS driver helping an ambulatory rider with a cane step into the vehicle
A CATS driver walking a rider from her front door to the vehicle for door-through-door service

Door-Through-Door Service

Curbside drop-off isn’t always enough. Our door-through-door service means we walk your loved one from the door of their home to the vehicle, and from the vehicle directly into the building at their destination, and back.

Best for: Riders with dementia, low vision, or any condition that makes navigating unfamiliar spaces difficult. Also for facility-to-facility transfers where we coordinate the handoff at both ends.

Medical Transport

Non-emergency rides for medical purposes: appointments, treatments, follow-ups, and discharges. We’re a trusted partner for many local facilities and frequently transport patients home after surgery and anesthesia procedures.

We can wait at the appointment if needed. Flat-rate wait-and-return is available — call for pricing.

Best for: Dialysis runs, chemotherapy and radiation appointments, post-surgical pickups, hospital discharges, and any other medical visit where a regular ride won’t cut it.

A CATS driver pushing a rider in a wheelchair toward the entrance of an outpatient medical clinic

Not sure which service fits your situation? We can help.

Common Trip Types

Below are the most common reasons people book us. If your situation isn’t on the list, call. Chances are we’ve handled it before.

Medical Appointments

Dialysis

Outpatient Rehabilitation

Outpatient Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

Physical Therapy

Hospital Discharges

Nursing Home Transfers

Senior Transportation

Airport Shuttle (DCA, IAD, BWI)

Holiday and Family Visits

Special Events (Weddings, Birthdays, Religious Services)

Payment and Insurance

We accept cash, all major credit cards, and can provide direct billing and invoicing for partner facilities. We also are able to provide trips for qualified Medicaid recipients and Optum. Most other rides are private pay.

If you’re not sure whether your insurance will cover a trip, call us. We can talk you through the options and provide whatever documentation you need to seek reimbursement.

Pricing

Pricing depends on distance, service type, and whether you need a return trip. Within our standard service area, our pricing is uniform — no surprise zone surcharges. Call 301-530-5566 for a quick quote.

Ready to book a ride or have questions?

Call us at 301-530-5566 or book your trip online below.