Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Classic Ryde provides NEMT, Medicaid, and Access-A-Ride transportation across all five boroughs. Reliable, door-to-door, with drivers who understand the importance of every appointment.
We’ve been serving Medicaid and medical patients since before ride-share existed.
A real person answers your call at any hour. No app required to book.
We work with Medicaid managed care organizations and Access-A-Ride.
From routine clinic visits to hospital discharge and dialysis — we cover every type of medically necessary trip.
Non-emergency medical transportation for Medicaid recipients. Clinic visits, specialist appointments, lab work, and follow-ups covered.
MTA’s paratransit program for individuals with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles and door-to-door service available.
Transportation for students with special needs and IEP requirements. Safe, scheduled, and fully compliant with NYC DOE standards.
Medicaid trips are booked through Medical Answering Services (MAS) — not directly through Classic Ryde. When calling MAS, request Classic Car Service (also known as Classic Ryde) as your preferred provider.
Call Medical Answering Services (MAS) at (844) 666-6270 or visit their website. Request Classic Car Service (also known as Classic Ryde) as your preferred provider.
Give MAS your pickup address, destination, appointment date and time, and any special mobility needs (wheelchair, ambulatory assist, etc.).
You’ll receive a text confirmation from Classic Ryde with your trip details and driver information for the day of your ride.
A TLC-licensed Classic Ryde driver picks you up on time, takes you door-to-door to your medical facility, and can arrange your return trip.
Medicaid medical transportation must be booked through Medical Answering Services (MAS). Call MAS and request Classic Car Service as your provider.
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We dispatch from multiple hubs so we can reach you faster, no matter which borough you’re in.
Primary hub. Sunnyside, Jackson Heights, Jamaica, Flushing, Astoria, and surrounding neighborhoods.
Full coverage including South Bronx, Fordham, Pelham Parkway, Co-op City, and medical corridor.
Flatbush, Crown Heights, East New York, Bay Ridge, Sunset Park, Canarsie, and all Brooklyn zip codes.
All Manhattan hospitals and medical centers including NYU Langone, Mount Sinai, Columbia, and NewYork-Presbyterian.
Full borough coverage with connections to major SI medical facilities and ferry terminal.
For eligible passengers, Classic Ryde handles all billing and authorization directly with Medicaid and program administrators. No out-of-pocket surprises.
When booking through MAS at (844) 666-6270, provide your Medicaid ID. They’ll confirm your eligibility and arrange your transportation. Request Classic Car Service (also known as Classic Ryde) as your preferred provider.
For non-Medicaid passengers, we offer transparent flat-rate medical transportation. No hidden fees, no dynamic pricing.
We recommend booking through MAS at least 3 days before your appointment to guarantee availability. For recurring appointments (dialysis, PT, etc.), ask MAS to set up a standing schedule so you don’t have to call every week.
Yes. We have a dedicated WAV fleet with certified tie-down and securement equipment. All WAV drivers are trained in proper passenger assistance procedures. Please specify when booking through MAS.
In most cases, yes. Medicaid allows a companion or attendant to accompany the patient at no additional charge. Please let MAS know when booking so the appropriate vehicle capacity is arranged.
Our dispatch team monitors scheduled return trips. If you’re running late, call us and we’ll adjust your return pickup at no penalty. We understand medical appointments don’t always run on time.
Yes. Classic Ryde is a fully licensed TLC livery base authorized to provide Medicaid NEMT in New York City. All drivers are TLC-licensed and vehicles meet NYC Medicaid transportation requirements.
Absolutely. We serve all five boroughs and can transport patients to medical facilities anywhere in the NYC metro area, including New Jersey and Long Island when medically necessary.
Medicaid rides are booked through MAS at (844) 666-6270. Request Classic Car Service as your provider. For private pay or other inquiries, call Classic Ryde at (718) 777-7800.
Medicaid · Access-A-Ride · Private Pay · All Boroughs