"When the ride is an hour or an hour and a half of mostly freeway driving, people tend to tell you what they're going through..." This highlights the personal connection between drivers and passengers, showcasing their dual roles in providing safe transport and emotional support.
"Rural hospital closures in Georgia have meant people battling cancer and other serious illnesses must now commute two or more hours to treatment facilities in Atlanta." This statement illustrates the severe impact of hospital closures on rural patients seeking critical medical care.
"From April 2022 to April 2024, Lyft drivers completed thousands of rides that were greater than 50 miles each way..." indicating the importance of ride-hailing services in ensuring access to medical treatment for those living further away.
"Uber or Lyft is often one of the only ways to reach medical care in the state capital." This underlines the vital role of ride-hailing services in connecting rural patients to essential medical services.
#medical-transportation #ride-hailing-services #rural-healthcare #patient-support #healthcare-access
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