Way2Go Rides

What Way2Go Rides does

NV Rides is a nonprofit transportation coordination program headquartered at the Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia in Fairfax, Virginia, operating since 2014. The organization does not provide rides directly but functions as a network coordinator, partnering with 15+ community-based volunteer driver programs (Shepherd's Centers, Villages, faith-based organizations, Fairfax County agencies) to connect non-driving seniors and adults with disabilities in Northern Virginia to volunteer drivers who transport them to medical appointments, grocery stores, and other essential destinations. NV Rides has facilitated 39,647+ rides covering 277,528+ miles through a coordinated network of 5,891+ volunteer drivers across Fairfax County, Arlington, Alexandria, Loudoun County, Prince William County, and surrounding jurisdictions.

The program's core technology stack includes a web-based ride scheduling platform (RideScheduler) that allows volunteer drivers to view and accept ride requests, an interactive color-coded partner map enabling users to locate programs by neighborhood, and a Partner Hub providing partner organizations with sample forms, training resources, and marketing collateral. These tools are provided at no cost to partner organizations as part of network membership, along with centralized volunteer background checks, marketing support, and volunteer coordinator training. The program's underlying operating model relies on a partner-onboarding framework where community organizations receive free infrastructure in exchange for participating in the broader coordination network.

NV Rides is funded primarily through grants from government entities and philanthropic foundations rather than direct service fees. Riders and volunteer drivers do not pay fees to the organization or its partners. Major documented funding includes a $521,313 Federal Transit Administration Enhanced Mobility Grant (awarded 2020 through the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments to the Jewish Council for the Aging) and a $50,000 Potomac Health Foundation grant to Volunteer Prince William (July 2022). The program operates under The Pozez JCC as its parent nonprofit, with strategic governance shared with the Jewish Council for the Aging and Fairfax County.

Name

Way2Go Rides

Legal name

NV Rides

Website

https://nvrides.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NV Rides coordinates a volunteer driver network across Northern Virginia, partnering with 15+ community organizations to connect non-driving seniors and adults with disabilities to volunteer transportation for medical appointments and essential services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Transportation Coordination

NAICS

Special Needs Transportation (485991), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Volunteer Driver & Community Transportation Programs (TLAFAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

On-Demand Ride Coordination & Assisted Rides (TNC/Taxi Brokerage) (HSABAOAJ), Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) & Wheelchair/Stretcher Transport (HLAFANAJ)

Keywords

• Senior transportation services
• Volunteer driver network
• Nonprofit mobility coordination
• Ride scheduling software
• Aging in place support

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairfax

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: NV Rides operates as a nonprofit program primarily funded through grants. The organization received a $521,313 Federal Transit Administration Enhanced Mobility Grant through the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments to fund transportation programs supporting volunteer driving networks for non-driving seniors and adults with disabilities. Additional grants include a $50,000 grant from Potomac Health Foundation to Volunteer Prince William for veteran transportation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

NV Rides coordinates a network of 15+ community-based partner organizations that provide volunteer driver transportation to older adults and adults with disabilities across Northern Virginia. The program connects non-driving seniors with trained volunteer drivers for medical appointments, grocery stores, pharmacies, and other essential destinations, while supplying partner organizations with ride scheduling software, marketing support, volunteer training, and background check services at no cost.

Product overview

NV Rides is a volunteer driver coordination network (not a direct service provider) that operates as a hub connecting seniors and adults with disabilities to volunteer transportation programs across Northern Virginia. The organization does not offer a traditional software product but provides a coordination service supported by ride scheduling software, an interactive partner map, and support services including marketing assistance and background checks for partner organizations. Partners join a network to receive resources including ride scheduling software, volunteer coordinator training, marketing support, and background check services—all at no cost to partner organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Volunteer Driver Coordination Network Core coordination service connecting non-driving seniors and adults with disabilities to volunteer drivers through a network of 15+ partner organizations across Northern Virginia, covering Fairfax County, Arlington, Alexandria, Loudoun County, Prince William County, and surrounding communities.
• Ride Scheduling Software (RideScheduler) Web-based ride scheduling platform provided to partner organizations at no cost, allowing volunteer drivers to view upcoming ride requests, select rides matching their schedule, and coordinate with partner organizations.
• Marketing Support Services Marketing assistance provided to partner organizations including social media outreach guidance, effective messaging support, and volunteer recruitment assistance.
• Volunteer Background Check Services Confidential criminal and DMV background checks for every potential volunteer driver, provided to partner organizations at no cost.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5891+ volunteer drivers coordinated through the network
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia (The J)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014The Pozez JCC agreed in 2014 to provide the home for NV Rides. NV Rides is housed at the JCC facility and benefits from its organizational infrastructure and resources.
• Fairfax CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNV Rides was established through a partnership with Fairfax County, which administered a survey in 2012 identifying transportation needs for aging adults. Fairfax County provides funding support and works with NV Rides to address senior transportation challenges.
• Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington (JCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJCA received the Federal Transit Administration Enhanced Mobility Grant ($521,313) and partners with NV Rides to fund and support volunteer driving networks. JCA provides senior director and administrative oversight.
• Shepherd's Center of Annandale-SpringfieldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNon-profit interfaith organization providing volunteer driving services to older adults in Annandale, Springfield, and Falls Church areas.
• Shepherd's Center of Fairfax-Burke and South CountycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNon-profit providing no-cost volunteer transportation for medical appointments and shopping to adults over 50 in Fairfax-Burke area.
• Shepherd's Center of McLean-Arlington-Falls ChurchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNon-profit interfaith organization sponsored by area congregations serving older adults in McLean, Arlington, and Falls Church.
• Shepherd's Center of Northern Virginia (SCNOVA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNon-profit serving Oakton, Vienna, Reston, Herndon, and Great Falls with 260+ trained volunteers providing free transportation.
• Shepherd's Center of Western Fairfax CountycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInterfaith community-based organization providing assisted driving for medical and food bank appointments in Clifton, Centreville, and Chantilly.
• Loudoun Volunteer CaregiverscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNon-profit with 250+ volunteers providing transportation, household chores, and other support services to seniors in Loudoun County.
• RCC Rides (Reston Community Center)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFairfax County Government agency providing door-to-door rides for adults 55+ for essential needs including medical appointments and shopping.
• Herndon Village NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal nonprofit providing free transportation to Herndon seniors 55+ in 20170 and select 20171 zip codes.
• Mount Vernon At HomecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of the national 'village' movement providing volunteer-driven services to help seniors age in place in Mount Vernon area.
• At Home in Alexandria (AHA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrassroots non-profit founded by and for individuals 55+ who want to remain independent in Alexandria.
• AHA! - At Home in AlexandriacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrassroots organization providing practical support and social opportunities for Alexandria residents 55+.
• Agudas Achim CongregationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFaith-based partner organization providing volunteer driving services through their congregation network.
• Temple Rodef ShalomminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFaith-based partner organization providing volunteer driving services.
• V.E.T.S. - Veteran Enhanced Transportation Service of Prince WilliamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVolunteer transportation program for veterans and spouses 55+ unable to transport themselves to medical appointments.
• Volunteer Prince WilliamcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate nonprofit partner mobilizing volunteers to provide transportation and other services in Prince William County.
• J Rides at Pozez JCCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVolunteer driving program operated by the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia.
• Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center (DAH Rides)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFaith-based partner organization providing volunteer driving services through the Islamic center.
• Fairfax Village in the CityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCity-supported volunteer-driven program for Fairfax City residents 55+ providing transportation and other services.

Scale indicators9 records

Broad incumbents

• Modivcare (formerly LogistiCare): Largest US NEMT broker managing Medicaid and managed-care rides at scale. Represents the institutionalized, paid-driver alternative to volunteer-based senior transportation networks.
• MTM (Medical Transportation Management): Major NEMT broker serving Medicaid and Medicare populations with a network of contracted drivers. Adjacent incumbent operating in the same senior/medical transportation space via paid-driver model.
• Uber Health: Healthcare arm of Uber providing non-emergency medical and senior transportation via the Uber network. A general-purpose incumbent expanding into the same senior ride coordination use case NV Rides serves.
• Lyft Healthcare: Lyft's healthcare-focused business offering rides for medical appointments and seniors. Directly comparable use case (medical/senior rides) but delivered through a commercial rideshare platform rather than volunteers.

Direct peers

• Village to Village Network: Membership network of 'Villages' that help seniors age in place through volunteer services including transportation. Multiple NV Rides partners (Herndon Village Network, Mount Vernon At Home) are Village members, making this a directly comparable peer.
• GoGoGrandparent: Tech-enabled senior ride coordination service that brokers Uber/Lyft rides for older adults who don't use apps. Comparable as a non-traditional ride coordination layer focused exclusively on seniors, though uses paid drivers rather than volunteers.
• ITNAmerica: National nonprofit network using volunteer and paid drivers to provide dignified transportation for seniors. Closest direct peer — same volunteer-driver coordination model, same senior-focused mission, same community-based franchise structure.
• Shepherd's Centers of America: National umbrella for interfaith Shepherd's Centers, several of which are NV Rides partner organizations. Directly comparable as a volunteer-driven senior services network with transportation as a core program.
• Ride Health: Software platform coordinating non-emergency medical transportation for health plans and providers. Comparable as a technology-enabled NEMT/senior ride coordination business, though commercial rather than volunteer-driven.

Others

• Eldercare Locator / Administration for Community Living: Federal resource connecting seniors and caregivers with local services including transportation. Adjacent ecosystem participant that NV Rides-style programs often coordinate with or get funneled into for senior referrals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nv_rides
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqoDM1zT-Nps6j8uzX2f3QQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/nvrides
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nv-rides
• Instagraminstagram.com/nvrides

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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