Express Medical Transporters Franchise News

October 04, 2010 // Franchising.com // Express Medical Transporters (EMT) has signed on to provide door-to-door transportation for the paratransit system of the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA). EMT will be one of three companies clients can choose for ambulatory transportation as part of PSTA's Demand Response Transportation (DART) program, which provides services for people who are unable to independently use the regular, accessible PSTA buses because of their disability. The one-year contract starts Oct. 1, 2010. Each ride costs $3.50.

"We are excited about this opportunity to work with the PSTA and provide transportation for a whole new set of clients," said Jeanine Blake, owner of EMT in Pinellas County.

As part of the choice-driven contract, EMT will be able to market to clientele, who can call them directly for bookings...

Non-emergency medical transportation company donates more than $35,000 September 20, 2010 // Franchising.com // (St. Louis, MO) – Express Medical Transporters (EMT) sent 12 volunteers to help answer phones at the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) telethon in St. Louis Monday, Sept. 6. In addition to volunteering their time, EMT matched donations for 15 minutes during the show, donating more than $30,000. They also gave the MDA a check for $5,000.

"We transport these people on a daily basis so we see the stories," said Bernie Squitieri, founder and president of EMT. "We wanted to be able to give back and help outside of what we do on a regular basis. We hope to participate in the telethon every year."

Money raised during the telethon helps children suffering from muscular dystrophy in many ways...

CLEARWATER, FL--(Marketwire - October 20, 2008) - EMT, continuing to expand for a national foot print, announces the opening of its Tampa Bay Franchise.

EMT is an alternative approach to transportation. Rather than the mundane taxi service for those who can physically walk, or only a wheel chair transportation service for those physically unable to walk, EMT is the only provider known to offer both types of transportation in the Tampa Bay, Florida market.

We are different in that we are a continuity type program for those who are transportation challenged. We believe, through our community education process, we can serve those in need and educate those who are unaware of such services.

The services EMT provides, allow our seniors and others the flexibility and security of getting around town...