Safe, scheduled, wheelchair accessible and ambulatory rides across the New Orleans Metro Area and surrounding communities — serving seniors, individuals with disabilities, senior living facility residents, and those requiring medical transportation.

Our Services

Louisiana Wheelchair Rides is proud to serve the Greater New Orleans Metro Area and surrounding communities, including Slidell, Houma, Laplace, Mandeville, the French Quarter, Mid-City, and Uptown. Louisiana Wheelchair Rides is a service of Louisiana Rides, LLC.

Service Area

Every vehicle in Louisiana Wheelchair Rides fleet is a ramp-equipped van maintained to the highest standards of safety and cleanliness. Each vehicle is outfitted with a wheelchair ramp and proper securement systems to ensure a smooth, stable, and comfortable ride. Our drivers are NEMT certified, CPR certified, HIPPA trained and background checked so that every passenger rides with complete confidence.

Vehicles & Equipment

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What We Offer

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Scheduled wheelchair or ambulatory accessible rides to medical appointments and treatments, with coordination through non-emergency medical transport programs for qualifying riders.

Medical Transportation

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Wheelchair or ambulatory accessible rides to family visits, parks, religious services, community events, and special occasions — because life is more than medical appointments.

Social & Recreation

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Scheduled wheelchair or ambulatory accessible rides for residents of assisted living communities, nursing homes, and retirement facilities, coordinated directly with facility staff.

Assisted Living Transport

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Wheelchair or ambulatory accessible transportation for out-of-area medical appointments, family visits, and travel needs when flying is not an option.

Long-Distance Rides

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Scheduled wheelchair or ambulatory acessible rides for grocery shopping, pharmacy pickups, bank visits, and other everyday errands so mobility never stands in your way.

Daily Errands

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Scheduled wheelchair or ambulatory accessible rides to and from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and regional airports across Southeast Louisiana.

Airport Transfers

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about riding with Louisiana Wheelchair Rides? We have answers. If you don’t see your question, call us at 504-438-9234.

Request a ride

You can book a ride two ways — call us directly at 504-438-9234 or submit a ride request through our online booking form. Once we receive your request we will confirm your booking within 24 hours.
We ask that all ride requests be made at least 24 hours in advance to ensure we are fully prepared to meet your needs. We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for recurring medical appointments.
When booking your ride please have the following ready:
- Your name and phone number
- Pickup address and destination
- Date and time needed
- Type of wheelchair or mobility device
- Any special needs or accommodations required
Absolutely. We understand that many of our riders have caregivers, family members, or facility staff who coordinate their transportation. Anyone can book a ride on behalf of a rider by calling us at 504-438-9234 or submitting the online form.
Your driver will arrive at your scheduled pickup time. Meet your driver outside and they will assist you with boarding and ensure your wheelchair is properly secured before departure.
Your driver will contact you via phone when they arrive at your pickup location. Please be ready outside at your scheduled pickup time to ensure a smooth and timely departure.
Yes. Every vehicle in our fleet is a ramp-equipped van outfitted with a wheelchair ramp and proper securement systems to ensure a smooth, stable, and comfortable ride from pickup to drop-off.
We accommodate standard manual wheelchairs, scooters, bariatric chairs, and ambulatory riders. If you have a specific mobility device or special accommodation need, please let us know when booking so we can ensure we are fully prepared for your ride.
If you require a wheelchair for your ride but do not currently have one, we can provide a one-time use wheelchair for an additional fee.
Yes. Every Louisiana Wheelchair Rides driver is NEMT certified, CPR certified, HIPPA trained, and has passed a thorough state and federal background check. Our drivers are selected for their professionalism, patience, and genuine commitment to the wellbeing of every passenger.
Louisiana Wheelchair Rides serves the Greater New Orleans area and surrounding communities including the New Orleans Metro Area, Slidell, Houma, Laplace, Mandeville, the French Quarter, Mid-City, and Uptown.
Yes. We proudly partner with assisted living communities, nursing homes, and retirement facilities across Southeast Louisiana. We work directly with facility staff to coordinate pickups and drop-offs for residents.
Yes. We work with non-emergency medical transport programs and healthcare facilities to coordinate covered transportation for qualifying riders.