Wingz
Wingz is a rideshare platform providing Non-Emergency Medical Transportation and pre-scheduled airport rides across the United States.
Founded
2011Wingz is a rideshare platform providing Non-Emergency Medical Transportation and pre-scheduled airport rides across the United States.
Wingz operates two distinct transportation services: Wingz NEMT (Non-Emergency Medical Transportation) and Wingz Airport. Both services leverage the same underlying technology platform and driver network but serve different customer segments and markets.
The company has raised $13.7M in total funding across 4 rounds including Seed and Series B. Investors include Expedia Group, Altimeter Capital, and Marc Benioff. Founded in 2011 as Tickengo, the company rebranded as Wingz in 2014 and has since evolved from a peer-to-peer rideshare platform to a specialized transportation provider serving healthcare and airport markets.
Wingz offers two core transportation services. Wingz NEMT is a Non-Emergency Medical Transportation rideshare platform connecting patients with credentialed drivers for medical appointment rides across 11 US states.
Wingz Airport is a pre-scheduled flat-rate airport transportation service in major US metros, allowing riders to book favorite drivers up to two months in advance. Wingz differentiates through purpose-built NEMT technology, consistent transparent pricing with no surge, and a driver certification program with less than 5% acceptance rate.
The Non-Emergency Medical Transportation market in the United States is growing as healthcare systems increasingly rely on specialized transportation to improve patient access and reduce missed appointments. Wingz NEMT is positioned to serve this expanding need with its credentialed driver network and purpose-built technology platform.
The airport transportation market continues to evolve as travelers seek alternatives to traditional taxis and surge-priced rideshare services. Wingz Airport offers a differentiated pre-scheduled model that provides predictable pricing and driver familiarity, appealing to business travelers and frequent flyers who value reliability.
Wingz NEMT differentiates through rigorous driver credentialing with less than 5% acceptance, purpose-built technology for the NEMT industry, and partnerships with NEMT brokers and payors. The service provides consistent transparent pricing with no surge pricing and dedicated human-centric support for both partners and riders.
Wingz Airport differentiates through pre-scheduled flat-rate rides with favorite drivers, allowing riders to book up to two months in advance. The service avoids surge pricing and offers premium airport transportation at affordable prices, with drivers who wait for passengers rather than the other way around.
Wingz faces several competitive challenges. In the NEMT market, the company competes against established NEMT providers with deeper healthcare integrations and larger networks. The NEMT market is also subject to regulatory complexity across different states and payor programs.
In the airport transportation market, Wingz competes against the dominant on-demand rideshare platforms Uber and Lyft, which have significantly larger driver networks and brand recognition. Wingz's pre-scheduled model, while differentiated, requires more advance planning from riders who may prefer the convenience of on-demand availability.