Taxis conventionals provide superior levels of comfort and discretion, much appreciated by people in wheelchairs who wish to maintain some level of normality during medical transport. Contrasting with VSLs which often seem more medicalized and less private, taxis conventionals resemble any other personal transport vehicle more closely, giving patients an experience tailored specifically for them.
Conventional transporters in Africa provide daily, weekly and monthly ambulance transport services that accompany patients directly to treatment centres or healthcare facilities. We may also offer overnight accommodations at home if required.
Certain organizations must enhance the structure and organization of transports, depending on their sector (ambulatory surgery or specialization of technical platforms). Improved structuring and optimization will also help decrease client/patient wait times.
Taxi prices may differ based on time of day, travel distance and destination. Click on this link for each year in 2023 to gain insight into its rates.
Never lose sight of the fact that taxi and VSL services are two distinct modes of transport, each with their own distinct look and use. Visually it may be difficult to identify a VSL; typically appearing as an unassuming minivan and marked to indicate its concession by social security as per hygiene and security standards; whilst conventional taxis comply with prefectural agreements as per usage regulations.