EZ Ride

What EZ Ride does

EZ Ride is a Wood-Ridge, New Jersey-based nonprofit community transportation organization founded in 1983 that operates an integrated portfolio of mobility services across five NJ counties (Bergen, Essex, Monmouth, Passaic, Union). Its core offerings include fixed-route shuttles connecting residential and commercial clusters to NJ Transit rail/bus hubs, carpool and vanpool matching programs, the EZ Ryde4Life on-demand senior transportation service that integrates with Lyft and Uber Health for real-time ride requests, a Bike/Pedestrian Program delivering Safe Routes to School education and infrastructure grant support, and an EV Accelerator Program that helps municipalities pursue EVAL fleet electrification certifications. Underlying technology is primarily operational: the EZ Ryde4Life platform administers membership, applies a $2.50 administrative fee per TNC ride, and coordinates program logistics with partner Transportation Network Companies, rather than serving as a proprietary AI-driven dispatch engine.

The organization is funded through a mix of government grants (NJ Transit under NJ-JARC/CMAQ programs, NJDEP, NJ DOT Safe Routes to School), corporate and property developer contracts (Hartz Mountain, PSEG, BNE Real Estate, Clinilabs, Waters Edge, RPM), enterprise/employer shuttle subscriptions, EZ Ryde4Life transaction fees ($10 membership + $2.50 per ride), philanthropic grants (NJ Health Initiative/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, AARP), and public shuttle fares ($3.00 cash or $180 monthly pass). It maintains Title VI and ADA compliance, multilingual safety education (English, Spanish, Hindi, Arabic, Korean), and relationships with social service agencies such as VNACJ, The Center (Asbury Park), Somerset Community Action, and Essex County DFAB. Leadership includes President & CEO Krishna Murthy and COO & General Counsel Avnish Gupta, with 51-100 employees operating from the Wood-Ridge headquarters and a Newark satellite office.

Name

EZ Ride

Legal name

EZ Ride

Website

https://ezride.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

EZ Ride is a New Jersey nonprofit community transportation organization offering shuttles, carpools, vanpools, EZ Ryde4Life senior on-demand rides via Lyft/Uber, bike/pedestrian safety programs, and EV fleet advisory across five NJ counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Transportation Services

NAICS

Special Needs Transportation (485991), Taxi and Ridesharing Services (48531), Other Support Activities for Transportation (4889)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

On-Demand Ride Coordination & Assisted Rides (TNC/Taxi Brokerage) (HSABAOAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate & Employee On-Demand Ride Programs (Managed Mobility) (THAIAGAI)

Keywords

• Community transportation services
• Shuttle transit services
• Senior mobility programs
• Vanpool carpool programs
• Safe routes to school

Headquarters

HQ city

Wood Ridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Shuttle Contracts: EZ Ride operates NJ Transit-funded shuttle routes (Kearny Avenue Line #232, Rutherford/Lyndhurst Shuttle #555) under NJ-JARC and CMAQ programs. Participating businesses pay a fixed monthly fee on behalf of employees; public riders pay per-ride fares.
2. EZ Ryde4Life Membership and TNC Ride Fees: Members pay a $10 one-time fee plus a $2.50 EZ Ride administrative fee per ride, in addition to the rideshare provider's fare. This subsidizes senior and community transportation.
3. Corporate and Employer Shuttle Programs: Property developers (Hartz, BNE Real Estate), employers (PSEG, Clinilabs), and municipal governments pay for dedicated or contracted shuttle services connecting employees/residents to transit hubs.
4. Grants and Public Funding: EZ Ride receives grants from NJDEP, AARP, NJ Health Initiative/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and others to support EV Accelerator programs, Safe Routes to School, and community mobility initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

EZ Ride is a nonprofit community transportation organization that provides a comprehensive suite of mobility services including public shuttles connecting communities to NJ Transit hubs, carpools and vanpools for commuters, the EZ Ryde4Life on-demand senior rides program in partnership with Lyft and Uber, bike and pedestrian safety education including Safe Routes to School, and an EV Accelerator Program for fleet electrification. Services are delivered through contracts with NJ Transit, county and municipal governments, employers, and property developers, and through public ridership and individual memberships.

Product overview

EZ Ride is a New Jersey-based community transportation solutions provider offering a comprehensive suite of mobility services. The portfolio includes core transportation products (Shuttles connecting communities to public transit, Carpools, and Vanpools), the EZ Ryde4Life® on-demand rides program for seniors partnering with Lyft and Uber, the Bike/Pedestrian Program promoting safe active transportation including Safe Routes to School, and the EV Accelerator Program for fleet electrification. Supporting services include Transportation Resource Guides for New Jersey counties and safety education programs. The company operates as a coordinated platform addressing diverse transportation needs from commuter services to senior mobility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EZ Ryde4Life: Transportation program for older adults in partnership with Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) such as Lyft and Uber, providing real-time rides for seniors.

Products and services

• Shuttles Shuttle transportation services connecting communities with public transit routes, including routes to train stations (e.g., Secaucus Junction, Newark Penn Station). Services are wheelchair-lift equipped and funded in part by NJ Transit programs. Open to the public with cash fares or to employer-sponsored employees at no charge.
• Carpools Carpool matching services connecting commuters with others traveling similar routes to share transportation costs and reduce congestion. Available to New Jersey commuters.
• Vanpools Vanpool programs providing comfortable and cost-effective commuting options for groups, with NJ Transit subsidies up to $400 per vanpool. Available to New Jersey commuters and employer groups.
• EZ Ryde4Life Transportation program for older adults in partnership with Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) such as Lyft and Uber, allowing real-time ride requests. Features $2.50 administrative fee per ride plus TNC charges, and $10 one-time membership. Targets seniors and community members needing transportation to medical appointments, dialysis, pharmacies, grocery stores, vaccines, and social activities.
• Bike/Pedestrian Program Programs promoting safe walking and biking including Safe Routes to School, Street Smart NJ pedestrian safety campaigns, walk/bike audits, and travel plans for municipalities and schools to apply for NJ DOT grants. Available to K-12 schools and municipalities.
• EV Accelerator Program Fleet electrification programs helping communities and organizations transition to electric vehicles, including EVAL (Electric Vehicle Leadership) certifications at Gold and Platinum levels. Available to municipalities, school districts, and organizations.
• Transportation Resource Guides County-specific mobility resource guides connecting residents to essential transportation options across Bergen, Essex, Monmouth, Passaic, Union, and other New Jersey counties. Available to New Jersey residents and social service agencies.
• Safety Presentations Bike, Walk, E-Bike, and E-Scooter safety presentations available in multiple languages (English, Spanish, Hindi, Arabic, Korean) for various age groups. Available to schools and community organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 rides delivered in a single month (July) via EZ Ryde4Life program
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• LyftcoreTechnology or IntegrationEZ Ride's EZ Ryde4Life program uses Lyft as the primary TNC provider for on-demand senior transportation. Lyft provides the rideshare platform and driver network; EZ Ride adds a $2.50 administrative fee and program management. Through this relationship, EZ Ride transformed access to seniors' basic needs including medical appointments, dialysis, pharmacies, vaccines, grocery stores, and social activities.
• Uber HealthcoreTechnology or IntegrationUber Health and EZ Ride partnered to increase mobility for New Jersey residents, with Uber Health highlighting EZ Ride's innovative transportation model. Uber Health provides HIPAA-compliant healthcare transportation scheduling for EZ Ryde4Life and other EZ Ride programs serving seniors and community members.
• NJ TransitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEZ Ride operates shuttle routes funded in part by NJ Transit under the NJ-JARC (New Jersey Job Access & Reverse Commute) and CMAQ (Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality) programs. NJ Transit provides capital and operating funding; EZ Ride operates the service and coordinates with participating employers.
• O.C.E.A.N. Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEZ Ride partners with O.C.E.A.N. Inc. to serve Ocean County veterans, providing transportation to veterans who need access to services, appointments, and community resources.
• The Center (Asbury Park)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEZ Ride partnered with The Center in Asbury Park to expand access to care, providing transportation services that help community members reach healthcare and social service appointments.
• Hartz Mountain IndustriesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHartz Mountain (Lincoln Harbor, Weehawken) engaged EZ Ride to provide shuttle service connecting employees, customers, and guests from Harmon Meadow to Secaucus Junction train station, enabling access to New York's Penn Station and NJ Transit rail lines. EZ Ride operates a 20-year legacy shuttle service for Hartz.
• PSEG (Public Service Enterprise Group)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPSEG employees benefit from EZ Ride shuttle service to Newark Penn Station and local parking garages, a commute benefit provided by the employer and operated by EZ Ride.
• BNE Real Estate GroupmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBNE Real Estate Group provides shuttle services for residents at One Harrison property through EZ Ride, supporting transportation for the residential community near mass transit in Harrison, NJ.
• Essex County (DFAB)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEssex County's Division of Family Assistance and Benefits (DFAB) partners with EZ Ride to launch a pilot transportation program, supplementing county social services with EZ Ride transportation for residents in need.
• ClinilabsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEZ Ryde4Life provides flexible after-business-hours transportation solution for Clinilabs employees and participants who need non-traditional-hour commute and appointment transportation.
• Asbury Park Alive / Alliance for a Healthier Asbury ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEZ Ride partnered with the Alliance for a Healthier Asbury Park (formed via NJHI grant) to provide shuttle services for senior housing residents, promote Ryde4Life and bike/pedestrian programs, and run a bike rodeo at the Asbury Park Alive Open Streets event.
• IslesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIsles earned Gold and Platinum EVAL certifications and expanded access to clean transportation in Trenton through EZ Ride's EV Accelerator Program, which supports EV charging infrastructure and fleet electrification.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Hopelink: Washington state nonprofit providing transportation, among other social services, including volunteer driver programs and shuttle services for low-income and senior residents. Comparable nonprofit community transportation model but serving the Pacific Northwest rather than New Jersey.

Direct peers

• ITNAmerica: National nonprofit providing dignified transportation for seniors and people with visual impairment. Most direct peer to EZ Ride—both operate on a membership/community model coordinating rides for older adults, though ITNAmerica runs its own driver network rather than brokering Lyft/Uber rides.
• SilverRide: Bay Area-based senior transportation service providing door-through-door rides with trained drivers. Comparable mission and senior-focused offering to EZ Ryde4Life, but uses its own driver network and operates in California rather than New Jersey.
• GoGoGrandparent: On-demand senior ride coordination service that bridges seniors and TNC drivers (originally Lyft) without requiring a smartphone. Directly competes with EZ Ride's EZ Ryde4Life model, but operates as a for-profit national platform rather than a local nonprofit.

Broad incumbents

• Modivcare: Large publicly-traded NEMT and personal care services provider serving Medicaid and Medicare members. Competes for the same senior and special-needs transportation dollars, though at national scale and through brokered networks rather than community-rooted models.
• Uber Health: Uber's healthcare-dedicated ride coordination platform for patients and seniors. Strategic partner to EZ Ride but a potential competitor if it builds a direct community-mobility offering bypassing the nonprofit intermediary layer.
• Lyft Healthcare: Lyft's healthcare and senior transportation business line offering HIPAA-compliant NEMT ride scheduling. Partners with EZ Ride today via EZ Ryde4Life but could disintermediate by selling directly to NJ health systems and senior living operators.

Others

• Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA): National trade association and technical assistance provider for community and public transportation operators. Not a direct competitor but a key ecosystem counterpart that EZ Ride likely engages with for advocacy, training, and federal funding pipeline development.

Emerging players

• SafeRide Health: Technology-driven NEMT platform connecting health plans, providers, and ride services. Comparable to EZ Ride's TNC-coordination model but focused on managed care contracts and healthcare payers rather than community/senior direct service.
• Roundtrip: Healthcare-focused ride booking platform serving hospitals, health plans, and senior living communities. Comparable technology layer to EZ Ryde4Life, with similar TNC integration but oriented toward healthcare B2B contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/myezride
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4OQeS1ojy9_nsFSYnv_IZQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/My-EZ-Ride/409941969100979
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/meadowlink
• Instagraminstagram.com/ezride_ig

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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