Ford tries to catch up to Uber, Lyft with medical appointment rides

Ford apparently wants to be much more than a carmaker. The company also wants to provide on-demand rides for people, whether it's for work commutes or a drive to the doctor.

Launched Wednesday, Ford's GoRide service works with a Michigan healthcare network to provide patients with rides to medical appointments. For non-emergency trips, the on-demand Transit vans can drop off patients at 200 facilities within the Beaumont Health network.

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So far, 15 Transit vehicles outfitted to accommodate different types of passengers, like those in wheelchairs, are available. Ten more will be added in coming months and a total of 60 will serve patients throughout the Midwest state by the end of the year. Read more...

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