The Core Idea
Whichever Call Comes First → Driver Goes
Whichever call comes first → the CDS driver goes. One license, both pathways, unified compliance.
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Medical Pathway
Flat rate by tier + vehicle type (see Trip Booking)
EMTALA / CMS aligned
Hospital transport
Clinic transport
Emergency routing
Medical appointments
Paramedic carrier routing
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Non-Medical Pathway
$5 base + $1/mile — driver keeps 100%
No medical claim — community mobility
Essential mobility
Disability transport
Senior transport
School transport
Court transport
Social services
Community transport
Medical-Ready Vehicle
4–6 Medical Devices Per Car
SUV/Sedan installs 4 devices; a wheelchair-accessible Van installs all 6 (adding Wheelchair Seatbelts + Leg & Arm Restraints). This transforms a standard car into a medical-ready vehicle — the reason one CDS driver can serve both pathways.
Walker
Required — all vehicles
Wheelchair
Required — all vehicles
Oxygen Tank size M6
Required — all vehicles
First Aid Kit size XL
Required — all vehicles
Wheelchair Seatbelts
Required — Van / Flex / Med-Van / CDS+911
Leg & Arm Restraints (soft)
Required — Van / Flex / Med-Van / CDS+911
Non-Medical Pathway
NMT Service Categories
Non-medical transportation covers community mobility with no medical claim — priced at $5 base + $1/mile, driver keeps 100%.
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Essential Mobility
Everyday mobility for individuals without a medical appointment — errands, groceries, community access.
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Disability Transport
Accessible transport for passengers with disabilities who do not require medical care during the ride.
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Senior Transport
Non-medical trips for seniors — social visits, community centers, shopping, religious services.
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School Transport
Safe rides for students to and from school or after-school programs.
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Court Transport
Transportation for court appearances, legal appointments, and mandated check-ins.
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Social Services Transport
Rides to social service offices, benefit appointments, and community support programs.
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Community Transport
General community mobility — events, family visits, and local access without a medical purpose.
Driver Economics
Why Drivers Join CDS Fast
Non-Medical Pricing
$5base + $1/mile
Example: 8 miles = $8 + $5 = $13. Driver keeps all $13.
✓ 0% platform deduction on NMT
Insurance Tiers
CDS (Standard)$2,400/yr
CDS Liability Insurance$1,200/yr
Professional Liability$1,200/yr
+ Spouse rider+$600/yr
CDS-911 Yellow$3,600/yr
Vehicle Liability Insurance$2,400/yr
Professional Liability$1,200/yr
+ Spouse rider+$600/yr
CDS-911 Red (Paramedic)$37,200/yr
Vehicle Liability Insurance$36,000/yr
Professional Liability$1,200/yr
+ Spouse rider+$600/yr
Insurance Exclusively For CDS License's
EMT Ambulance Carrier
$300/ trip
3–5 trips/day → $27,000–$45,000/mo
Paramedics out-earn doctors
License Fees · 3 Tiers (MT + NMT)
CDS (Standard)
Medical Transportation (MT)$150/yr
Non-Medical Transportation (NMT)$200/yr
CDS-911 Yellow
Medical Transportation (MT)$250/yr
Non-Medical Transportation (NMT)$200/yr
CDS-911 Red
Medical Transportation (MT)$350/yr
Non-Medical Transportation (NMT)$200/yr
Each tier requires both MT and NMT license fees — one CDS license serves both pathways.
11,200,000 CDS Licenses
Expected 11.2 million CDS licenses issued — the largest workforce transformation in U.S. transportation history.
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