Service
Ambulette Service on Long Island
An ambulette is a specially equipped wheelchair-accessible van staffed by a driver trained in passenger assistance — not a paramedic. It is the right vehicle when a passenger needs accessibility and door-through-door help, but not ambulance-level medical monitoring. DachiPlus operates a fleet of ambulettes across Long Island for both medical and approved non-medical trips.
Who uses this service
Designed for the people who need it most
- Wheelchair users for medical appointments
- Patients requiring securement during transport
- Approved non-medical trips (family events, religious services where covered)
What's included
Everything you'd expect — and what makes a real difference
ADA-compliant wheelchair van
Trained driver-attendant
Hydraulic lift or ramp loading
Four-point securement
Request DachiPlus through MAS
Medicaid riders in New York book transportation through Medical Answering Services (MAS). Call MAS and ask for DachiPlus by name.
Book a ride directly
Pay with credit card, HSA/FSA, Medicare Advantage benefits, workers' comp, no-fault auto, or long-term care insurance. Get a same-day quote.
Related services
More ways we transport patients on Long Island
NEMT
Safe, reliable rides to and from medical appointments throughout Long Island.
Wheelchair Transport
ADA-compliant wheelchair vans with hydraulic lifts and four-point securement.
Dialysis Transport
Reliable, recurring transportation to and from dialysis treatment centers.
Senior Transport
Patient, compassionate medical transportation designed for older adults.
FAQ
Ambulette — common questions
What is the difference between an ambulette and an ambulance?
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An ambulance is staffed by EMTs or paramedics and is used for medical emergencies or transports requiring active medical monitoring. An ambulette is a wheelchair-accessible van staffed by a trained driver-attendant who helps the passenger safely board, secure, and exit the vehicle. Ambulettes are used for scheduled medical appointments where the passenger is stable but needs accessibility or assistance.
What is the difference between NEMT and an ambulette?
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NEMT is the broader category that includes both ambulatory transportation (standard sedans or wagons) and wheelchair-accessible ambulettes. An ambulette is a specific type of NEMT vehicle equipped with a hydraulic lift or ramp and four-point securement for wheelchairs.