Uber和Lyft在美国农村医院关闭时用于医疗运输。 Uber and Lyft used for medical transport in rural US amid hospital closures.

Uber和Lyft等乘机服务对于美国、特别是农村地区的病人在医院关闭时获得医疗护理越来越重要。 Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft are increasingly important for patients in the U.S., especially in rural areas, to access medical care amid hospital closures. 这些服务为长距离预约提供负担得起的交通,包括癌症治疗和治疗。 These services provide affordable transport for long distances to appointments, including cancer treatment and therapy. 2022年4月至2024年4月期间,Lyft报告说,有数千次乘车50英里以上前往亚特兰大医疗设施。 Between April 2022 and April 2024, Lyft reported thousands of rides over 50 miles to Atlanta medical facilities. 一些保险商承保这些运输费,以帮助减少缺勤预约,尽管许多保险商仍面临运输方面的挑战。 Some insurers cover these rides to help reduce missed appointments, though many still face transportation challenges.