Opening soon · Lehigh Valley, PA
No-transfer, wheelchair-accessible rides for the places that make up a life — the family luncheons, the ballgame, the farmers market, a friend's porch. Built by a nurse and paramedic who's spent twenty years getting people where they need to go.
Now seeking PUC operating authority — application published, Docket A-2026-3063754.
Dignity
Every rider treated with respect and care, always.
Freedom, dignity, and connection — every ride.
Safety
Trained drivers, secured rides, every time.
Compassion
Patient, understanding assistance, no rushing.
Our mission
Inclusion
Full participation in community life.
Reliability
On time, and easy to reach.
Who We Serve
Riders & Families
Book a ride for yourself or a loved one — no-transfer boarding, a driver who waits, and a van that always shows up.
Veterans
Dependable rides for the people who served — VA events, errands, and other fun events, handled with the respect it's earned.
Skilled Nursing & Care Facilities
Reliable, wheelchair-ready transport for residents' recreational events and outings, coordinated directly with the care team.
Book your ride
Call, text, or book online. Tell us where you're headed and when.
We come to you
Our wheelchair-accessible van arrives with a manual ramp and a driver ready to help — no lifting, no transferring.
Go live your life
Friends, family, recreation — wherever it is, you get there safely and on time.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Drop & Return
$50 pickup, $50 return pickup,
$3.00 per loaded mile
Wait & Return
Families' Favorite
$50 pickup, $50 return pickup,
$3.00 per loaded mile, plus $30 per
30-minute minimum wait. Increments of 30 minutes, up to three hours. Driver remains on site.
Membership Tiers
Limited Quantities Available. Billed Monthly. Customer may roll over unused sessions due to emergencies. Members are billed for loaded mileage and optional add ons only.
Bronze
$250 for three services
Silver
$450 for five services
Gold
$950 for ten services
Optional Add-On Services
Additional stops (beyond one) for either service – $5
Pets – $10
Service animals ride free
Driver assistance with grocery shopping, errands, etc. – $20 plus wait time.
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I spent twenty years as a nurse and paramedic watching people miss the moments that mattered because the ride wasn't there. Empowering Transit is the ride.
April Schiel, RN, PHRN, Founder, Empowering Transit LLC.
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We're finishing up licensing with the Pennsylvania PUC now. Leave your info and we'll reach out as soon as booking opens.