For over 27 years, the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey Community Health Center Inc. (VNACJ CHC), a federally qualified health center in Monmouth County, has provided primary care for families, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. However, transportation barriers have historically limited access to these vital services, especially for seniors and individuals with mobility challenges.

In 2021, VNACJ CHC partnered with EZ Ride to bridge this gap and provide reliable transportation solutions. Last year, more than 100 clients benefited from the program, with EZ Ride facilitating approximately 600 rides to and from the healthcare center in Asbury Park.

Why Partner with EZ Ride?

Partnering with EZ Ride eliminates the logistical challenges of arranging transportation. “They helped us overcome a roadblock in ensuring access to care for our patients, providing a well-executed and managed transportation system — EZ Ride handles it all,” notes John Zim Controller, Director of Nonclinical Services at VNACJ Community Health Center. “Partnering with a company skilled in transportation management allows us to focus on our chief goal: providing comprehensive care for our communities, regardless of patients’ insurance status or ability to pay.”

Beyond providing rides, EZ Ride collects and tracks critical data such as trip origins and destinations, trip purposes, travel times, and distances traveled. These insights are invaluable for planning, grant reporting, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements.

Flexible, Tailored Solutions

EZ Ride enables organizations to customize transportation services to meet their specific needs. Options include rider contributions, trip limitations, geographic restrictions, and purpose-specific trips. The program is quick to implement, launching in just days without long-term commitments. Best of all, the service is available statewide.

Currently, EZ Ride provides over 10,000 rides monthly, serving clients across New Jersey, including Bergen, Essex, and Monmouth counties. This scalable solution is ideal for non-profits and government agencies looking to address transportation gaps efficiently and effectively.

Join the Conversation

EZ Ride will be presenting its EZ Ryde4Life program at an upcoming webinar hosted by the New Jersey Council on Special Transportation (NJCOST) on January 17th at 10 a.m. This is an excellent opportunity for non-profits, community organizations, county and government agencies to learn how EZ Ride can help achieve transportation goals and improve service delivery.

Get Started

To learn more, contact Kinga Skora at (201) 939-4242 ext. 131 or email [email protected]. Together, we can ensure transportation is no longer a barrier to accessing essential services.