Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation

What Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation does

Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Londonderry, New Hampshire, was a wheelchair accessible vehicle and mobility equipment retailer that was acquired by MobilityWorks in 2015 and consolidated into the MobilityWorks brand. Following the acquisition, Ride-Away's online presence at ride-away.com was redirected to MobilityWorks.com and the entity now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary within the combined dealer network. The combined entity, founded in 1997 and now operating over 90 retail showroom locations across the United States, sells new and certified pre-owned wheelchair accessible minivans (Chrysler Pacifica, Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey) and full-size vans with side-entry and rear-entry ramp conversions sourced from OEM conversion partners BraunAbility, Driverge Vehicle Innovations, and VantageMobility. Revenue is generated through one-time vehicle sales (one-time license), short- and long-term rentals (usage-based), closed-end leasing (subscription/recurring), mobility aid hardware sales (hand controls, wheelchair lifts, securement systems, scooters, power chairs, seating solutions, driving aids), home accessibility solutions under the MobilityWorks@home brand, in-house and partner financing (Affirm BNPL; BraunAbility Financial Services/Auxilior lease paper), and recurring service contracts plus roadside assistance. The go-to-market is a sales-led field motion executed through physical showrooms plus a Buy Direct online channel with free nationwide delivery, with marketing distributed across social, email, content, events, and promotional financing campaigns targeted at individuals with disabilities (primary) and commercial fleet buyers (secondary).

Name

Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation

Legal name

Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation

Website

https://ride-away.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation, founded in 1986 in Londonderry, New Hampshire, was a wheelchair accessible vehicle and mobility equipment retailer acquired by MobilityWorks in 2015. The combined entity now operates over 90 U.S. showrooms selling, renting, and leasing accessible vans, mobility aids, and home accessibility solutions to individuals with disabilities and commercial fleet buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

NAICS

Special Needs Transportation (485991), Passenger Car Rental and Leasing (53211), Home Health Equipment Rental (532283)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510), Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobility Device Sales, Rental & Service (Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walkers) (HSABAKAC)

Keywords

• Wheelchair accessible vehicles
• Mobility equipment
• Adaptive vehicle conversions
• Home accessibility solutions
• Mobility aid sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Londonderry

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Sales: Sale of new and pre-owned wheelchair accessible minivans and full-size vans with mobility conversions. Includes certified pre-owned vehicles with factory inspection and warranty coverage.
2. Vehicle Rentals: Short-term and long-term rental of wheelchair accessible vehicles with both side and rear-entry ramp options available at select locations.
3. Vehicle Leasing: Closed-end lease options on wheelchair accessible vehicles including Chrysler Pacifica, Toyota Sienna, and Honda Odyssey with various conversion options. Lease terms include monthly payments with down payment and mileage allowances.
4. Mobility Equipment Sales: Sale of mobility aids including wheelchair lifts, hand controls, seating solutions, stair lifts, ramps, scooters, power chairs, and driving aids. Also includes home accessibility solutions through MobilityWorks@home.
5. Financing Services: In-house financing and partnership with BraunAbility Financial Services offering promotional APR rates. FSA and HSA reimbursement eligible with customer self-submission to plan administrators.
6. Service and Extended Warranty: Vehicle service, extended service contracts, and roadside assistance programs for ongoing maintenance of purchased vehicles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation, operating under the MobilityWorks brand since its 2015 acquisition, sells, rents, and leases wheelchair accessible minivans and full-size vans with side-entry and rear-entry ramp conversions. The company also provides mobility aids such as wheelchair lifts, hand controls, seating solutions, stair lifts, ramps, scooters, and power chairs, complemented by financing, leasing, service, and home accessibility solutions through MobilityWorks@home.

Product overview

Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation (now part of MobilityWorks) offers a comprehensive suite of mobility solutions centered on wheelchair accessible vehicles. The core offering includes wheelchair accessible minivans, full-size vans with lifts, and commercial fleet vehicles available for purchase or rental. The product portfolio extends to complementary mobility aids including seating solutions, wheelchair lifts, hand controls, wheelchair securement systems, and home accessibility products such as stair lifts and ramps. Financial services including financing, leasing, and extended service contracts support vehicle purchases, while certified pre-owned vehicles provide an alternative to new vehicle purchases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
• Wheelchair Van Rental
• Seating Solutions (Turning and Transfer Seats)
• Wheelchair Lifts
• Hand Controls
• Stair Lifts and Home Accessibility Equipment
• Wheelchair Securement Systems
• Scooters and Power Chairs
• Vehicle Financing and Leasing Services
• Vehicle Service and Maintenance
• Certified Pre-Owned Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,600 wheelchair accessible vehicles available for selection
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HASCO Medical / Ride-AwaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015MobilityWorks merger with HASCO Medical (parent of Ride-Away Handicap Equipment Corporation) in 2015 increased footprint to 57 showroom locations. The merger combined two major wheelchair accessible vehicle providers under MobilityWorks brand.
• BraunAbilitycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMajor conversion manufacturer partner providing BraunAbility-certified pre-owned vehicles and conversion products. MobilityWorks offers BraunAbility lease events and financing promotions on vehicles with BraunAbility conversions (E2, XT, XI). The partnership includes BraunAbility Financial Services powered by Auxilior Capital Partners for lease financing. Certified pre-owned coverage is provided through the partnership.
• Driverge Vehicle InnovationscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerDriverge provides wheelchair van conversion technology including the Driverge Patriot Side-Entry Power Conversion and Driverge FlexMaxx Rear-Entry Conversion. Driverge also provides warranty coverage including factory inspection, powertrain, and consumer conversion warranty for Driverge-modified vehicles sold through MobilityWorks.
• VantageMobilityminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPartner manufacturer providing wheelchair accessible vehicle conversion products. Listed in the partners section of MobilityWorks website alongside other conversion manufacturers.
• Jay Hatfield MobilitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecently acquired by MobilityWorks in Wichita. The acquisition expanded MobilityWorks' national presence. Jay Hatfield Mobility was a wheelchair accessible vehicle provider operating in Wichita, Kansas, and is now fully integrated into MobilityWorks' operations as part of the over 90 location network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rideawayvans
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/MobilityWorks?sub_confirmation=1
• Facebookfacebook.com/rideawayvans
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ride-away-handicap-equipment-corporation
• Instagraminstagram.com/mobilityworks

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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