Short Summary
Hi, my name is Emmanuel Pena born and raised in Harlem, NY. Growing up Church has had a huge part of my upbringing. Due to this I spent a lot of my off time from school and weekends involved with church activities and clubs. My love for sharing, giving and serving began. Although I'm no longer an active member of my church, those traits are engraved in me. I've always wanted to have my own business but one that would entail the traits I hold from childhood. So where else to start than with family? My father, Victor, is 77 years old going on to 78 this year. He is strong and healthy, but as the cycle of life he is aging and as he took care of me not to long ago I must take care of him one day. That's when the idea of
9A Transportation began.
Here is a silly pic of my dad wearing my Mom's hat :
My partner Alci and I decided to take a leap of faith and stop working for others and built our own business, 9A Transportation. This business that would bring the quality of service that everyone deserves. 9A to providing non-emergency medical transportation services. Also offering transportation for non-medical trips to major airports and any other trips needed by our clients.
We will improve services in this industry while rather than giving shareable rides, our clients will have the privacy and comfort of going from their residence STRAIGHT to the medical facilities. Unlike our competitors, that pick up multiple clients on a route that causes a twenty-minute ride into an hour and a half ride at times. Imagine a disabled family member or friend who got injured in an accident or work. Going to the doctor or perhaps physical therapy can be a difficult task when taking public transportation or having a vehicle without the specialized equipment needed.
There is nothing better than having a family-like atmosphere service and understanding of how essential it is to be able just to make it to these medical facilities in ease. Help us here at 9A Transportation be part of your family in giving YOU the transportation service you deserve.
Here are some pics of wheelchair accessible vehicles:
What We Need
9A Transportation will use the funds for:
- Base License ($2000)
- Permit ($1000)
- Office Space ($4,200)
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Equipment & Software ($4,800)
***Extra contributions will go toward obtaining insurance and for working capital.
The Impact
Your donations will help us:
- Bring a ride that will take our clients from their residence directly to their medical appointments rather than sharing rides.
- Provide this service to the ever growing "baby boomer" population.
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Wheelchair accessible rides in New York City will have a home to reserve rides.
Risks & Challenges
The biggest risk we have as a company is competing with bigger companies that already exist here in New York City. Our competitors capitalize by bunching clients into a van or bus that causes extremely long trips. We want to change this way of business, people in need of medical attention or on their way to their doctors shouldn't have to wait to make it to their destinations.
Check out the Perks:
Check out our ceramic coffee mug!
Check out our soft American Apparel Jersey T-Shirt
Other Ways You Can Help
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Spread the word by liking us on Facebook
- Share to friends and family via social media or direct emails.
- Share this campaign using the Indiegogo share tools!
- Check our website out for more info: http://www.9atransportation.com
THANK YOU
For all the support!