Specialized Crash-Tested Wheelchairs
At Red Tail Transit, we prioritize passenger safety and comfort by using specialized mobility equipment designed specifically for medical transportation. Our fleet is equipped with Broda Traversa and Broda Synthesis positioning wheelchairs, which provide a safer and more comfortable transportation experience for patients.
These advanced wheelchairs are engineered to deliver medical-grade comfort while maintaining the highest safety standards during vehicle transport. Both models are widely recognized in the non-emergency medical transportation industry for their durability, stability, and ability to support passengers with various mobility needs.
All of our vehicles include ultra-comfortable, crash-tested wheelchairs that meet WC-19 transportation safety standards. These wheelchairs are designed to maintain an ideal balance between passenger comfort and transportation safety, representing some of the most advanced mobility solutions available in the non-emergency medical transportation field.
The Broda Traversa and Synthesis chairs are specifically designed to meet rigorous safety and comfort requirements, which is why many passengers prefer traveling in these specialized wheelchairs.
Key Safety Features
- Fully reclining wheelchairs that allow for lateral transfers
- Wheelchairs that meet WC-19 crash-testing standards
- Ability for patients who normally require a gurney to sit upright and face forward during transportation
- Reduced risk of falls during transfers between bed, wheelchair, and vehicle
- Reduced risk of falling while seated during transport
Many of the most dangerous moments during medical transportation occur when patients are transferred between surfaces, such as from a bed to a wheelchair, from a wheelchair to the vehicle, or when loading and unloading mobility devices.
Our wheelchair systems are designed to minimize these risks by allowing patients to remain safely seated in a secure wheelchair while entering and exiting the vehicle using a ramp or lift. Sitting upright and facing forward in a crash-tested wheelchair is considered one of the safest ways for passengers with mobility limitations to travel in a vehicle.
Passenger Benefits
Our specialized wheelchairs provide several advantages for passengers, including:
- Improved comfort throughout the trip
- A more dignified and supportive travel experience
- Reduced likelihood of injury during transport
- Adjustable positioning for personalized comfort
- Easier transfers into and out of the wheelchair
- Faster loading and unloading at pick-up and drop-off locations
- Flexible seating positions ranging from upright to reclined
- Reduced need to wait for ambulance transportation when not medically necessary
Our ProMaster securement system ensures that Broda Traversa and Synthesis wheelchairs are properly secured according to RESNA WC19 wheelchair transportation safety standards.
In many situations, these specialized transport chairs can safely replace a traditional gurney in up to 95% of patient transport scenarios, offering greater comfort while maintaining excellent safety and accessibility.
Typical wheelchairs are built to be lightweight and portable, making them convenient for everyday use. However, these designs are not always suitable for vehicle transportation. Even if a securement belt is attached to a standard wheelchair, the chair itself may not be structurally designed to withstand the forces of a vehicle collision.
Crash-tested transport wheelchairs are specifically engineered to remain stable and structurally intact during vehicle travel, providing significantly greater protection for passengers.
To experience the comfort and safety of our specialized transportation equipment, book your ride with Red Tail Transit today.
