1. Research the local medical taxi business in your area, identify the services offered, and understand all regulations required by law.
2. Develop a business plan that outlines the services to be provided, operating costs, estimated revenue and other key information.
3. Obtain necessary permits, licenses and insurance to legally operate a medical taxi business.
4. Secure financing or capital to purchase or lease vehicles.
5. Purchase or lease vehicles that meet safety standards and comply with regulations for transporting passengers in wheelchairs as well as ambulatory patients.
6. Set up an office space with the necessary equipment including computers, phones, and other office supplies.
7. Recruit and hire reliable drivers with clean driving records and appropriate customer service skills.
8. Develop a marketing plan that includes website design, local networking, online presence and advertising.
9. Launch the medical taxi business and actively promote services to attract customers.
10. Monitor customer feedback regularly to ensure excellent service.
11. Track revenue and expenses on a regular basis to promote profitability.
12. Stay up-to-date on local regulations, laws and trends in the medical taxi industry.