Medblack Transport LLC

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For questions and concerns, please reach out to the Med Black Transport Team at: Info@MedBlackTransport.com

Terms of Service

Effective Date: April 1st 2026 

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

1. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
Welcome to MedBlack Transport LLC. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) services and website. By using our services or accessing our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our services.

2. COMPANY INFORMATION
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms or our services, please get in touch with us at:

MedBlack Transport LLC
4531 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, California 90027


Phone: 855-MBT-NEMT
Email: medblacktransport@gmail.com
License #: [Your TCP/Business License Number]

3. SERVICES PROVIDED

3.1 Service Description
MedBlack Transport LLC provides non-emergency medical transportation services throughout Los Angeles County in California, including:

  • Wheelchair accessible transportation

  • Ambulatory transportation

  • Transportation to / from: medical appointments, dialysis, therapy and rehabilitations and other medical facilities, personal events, medical appointments 

3.2 Service Limitations
Our services DO NOT include:

  • Emergency medical transportation (call 911 for emergencies)

  • Transportation requiring advanced medical care during transit

  • Services outside our designated service areas without prior arrangement


4. BOOKING AND SCHEDULING

4.1 Advance Booking

  • Non-urgent trips must be scheduled at least 24-48 hours in advance

  • Same-day service may be available based on availability

  • All bookings are subject to vehicle and driver availability

4.2 Required Information
Clients must provide:

  • Complete and accurate patient information

  • Pickup and destination addresses

  • Appointment times

  • Special mobility needs or equipment requirements

  • Any medical conditions affecting transportation

  • Does not require a doctor's order, certification or authorization.


5. PAYMENT TERMS

5.1 Accepted Payment Methods

  • All Major Credit Debit & Credit Cards

  • Cash

  • Zelle

  • Paypal

  • Venmo 


5.2 Rates and Billing

  • Rates are subject to change with 30 days’ notice

  • Private pay rates will be quoted at time of booking

  • Payment must be made before transport arrives

6. CANCELLATION AND NO-SHOW POLICY

6.1 Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations must be made at least 2 hours before scheduled pickup time

  • Late cancellations may incur a fee of $50.00


6.2 No-Show Policy

  • Drivers will wait up to 15 minutes at pickup location

  • No-shows will incur a fee of $200.00

  • Repeated no-shows may result in service termination

7. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Clients and/or their representatives agree to:

  • Be ready at scheduled pickup time

  • Provide accurate medical and mobility information

  • Treat drivers and staff with respect

  • Wear seatbelts at all times

  • Refrain from smoking, eating, or drinking in vehicles

  • Notify us of any communicable diseases

  • Provide necessary mobility equipment in good working condition

  • Have a responsible party present if required

8. HEALTH AND SAFETY

8.1 COVID-19 and Communicable Diseases

  • Face masks may be required per current health guidelines

  • Clients with symptoms must notify us before transport

  • We reserve the right to refuse service to protect other passengers and staff

8.2 Safety Requirements

  • All passengers must be secured with appropriate safety restraints

  • Wheelchairs must meet safety standards for transport

  • Oxygen and medical equipment must be properly secured

9. Driver & Vehicle Standards
Drivers must have a clean driving record, pass background checks, CPR and First Aid and PASS Certification and undergo drug testing. Vehicles must be inspected and properly equipped.

10. LIABILITY AND INSURANCE

10.1 Insurance Coverage
MedBlack Transport LLC maintains:

  • Commercial auto liability insurance

  • General liability insurance

  • Workmens Comp insurance

  • All insurance required by California law

10.2 Limitation of Liability

  • We are not liable for delays due to traffic, weather, or circumstances beyond our control

  • We are not responsible for missed appointments due to factors outside our control

  • Our maximum liability shall not exceed the cost of the transportation service

  • We are not liable for personal property left in vehicles

11. PRIVACY AND HIPAA COMPLIANCE

11.1 Protected Health Information
We comply with HIPAA regulations and California privacy laws regarding protected health information (PHI).

11.2 Information Use
Client information is used solely for:

  • Providing transportation services

  • Billing and insurance processing

  • Quality improvement

  • Legal compliance

12. SERVICE AREAS AND HOURS
Service Areas: Los Angeles County
Hours of Operation: 5am-8pm
Holiday Schedule: As needed

13. PROHIBITED CONDUCT
The following are strictly prohibited:

  • Verbal or physical abuse of drivers or staff

  • Possession of weapons or illegal substances

  • Consumption of alcohol or drugs during transport

  • Threatening or harassing behavior

  • Damage to vehicles or equipment

14. TERMINATION OF SERVICES
We reserve the right to terminate services for:

  • Violation of these Terms

  • Non-payment

  • Safety concerns

  • Repeated policy violations

15. CALIFORNIA SPECIFIC PROVISIONS

15.1 Compliance
All services comply with California Public Utilities Commission regulations and local transportation requirements.

15.2 Dispute Resolution
Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with California law, in Los Angeles County, California.

16. INDEMNIFICATION
Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless MedBlack Transport LLC, its officers, employees, and contractors, from any claims arising from client's use of services, except for gross negligence or willful misconduct.


By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.

Accessibility Statement

The standard we adhere to: 

Our goal with accessibility is to meet or exceed Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 level AA compliance. WCAG is an international and open standard developed by W3C, a leader in web standards.

At Medblack Transport LLC, we are committed to ensuring our services and website are accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities.

Digital Accessibility
We strive to comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines to ensure our website is accessible to all users.

Transportation Accessibility
Our transportation services are designed to be inclusive, offering:

  • Wheelchair-accessible vehicles.

  • Assistance for ambulatory clients.

  • Drivers trained in disability awareness and assistance.

Feedback & Requests
If you experience any issues or need to request a special accommodation for your transportation, please contact us:

Updated: April 1st, 2026

HIPPA Privacy Policy & Cookies

Collection and Use of Personal Information

Personal information is data that can be used to identify or contact a single person. You may be asked to provide your personal information anytime you are in contact with us or one of our affiliated companies.

We and our affiliates may share this personal information with each other and use it consistently with this Privacy Policy. We may also combine it with other information to provide and improve our products, services, content and advertising. You are not required to provide the personal information that we have requested, but, if you choose not to do so, we may not be able to provide you with all our products or services or respond to any questions you may have. Here are some examples of the types of personal information we may collect and how we may use it:

  • When you access our website, we may collect server domain names, email addresses, type of client computer, files downloaded, search engine used, operating system and type of Web browser used. When you enroll to receive service, complete service, utilize the mobile app, or setup a profile, we may collect a variety of information, including your name, address, phone number, identification number, company, and/or email address.

  • When you communicate with us via email or through the use of the mobile app, we will collect and retain your email address.

  • The personal information we collect allows us to keep you posted on our latest product announcements, software updates, and scheduled services. If you don’t want to be on our mailing list, you can opt out anytime by contacting us.

  • We also use personal information to help us create, develop, operate, deliver, and improve our products, services, content and advertising, and for loss prevention and anti-fraud purposes. 

  • We may use your personal information, including date of birth, address, and insurance identification number to verify identity, assist with identifying users, and to determine appropriate services.

  • From time to time, we may use your personal information to send important notices, such as communications about our services and changes to our terms, conditions and policies. Because this information is important to your interaction with us, you may not opt out of receiving these communications.

  • We may also use personal information for internal purposes such as auditing, data analysis and research to improve our products, services, and customer communications.

  • Collection and Use of Non-Personal Information

  • We also collect data in a form that does not, on its own, permit direct association with any specific individual. We may collect, use, transfer and disclose non-personal information for any purpose. The following are some examples of non-personal information that we collect and how we may use it:

  • We may collect information such as language, zip code, area code, unique device identifier, referrer URL, location, time and the time zone where our products or services are used so that we can better understand customer behavior and improve our products, services and advertising.

  • We may collect information regarding activities on our website and mobile application. This information is aggregated and used to help us provide more useful information to our customers and to understand which parts of our website, products and services are of most interest. Aggregated data is considered non-personal information for the purposes of this Privacy Policy.

Cookies and Other Technologies

Our websites, online services, interactive applications, email messages and advertisements may use “cookies” and other technologies such as pixel tags and web beacons. These technologies help us better understand user behavior, tell us which parts of our websites people have visited and facilitate and measure the effectiveness of advertisements and web searches. We treat information collected by cookies and other technologies as non-personal information. However, to the extent that Internet Protocol (IP) addresses or similar identifiers are considered personal information by local law, we also treat these identifiers as personal information. Similarly, to the extent that non-personal information is combined with personal information, we treat the combined information as personal information for the purposes of this Privacy Policy, for as long as it remains combined.

We and our affiliates also use cookies and other technologies to remember personal information when you use our website, online services and applications. Our goal in these cases is to make your experience with us more convenient and personal. For example, knowing your contact information, hardware identifiers and information about your computer or device helps us personalize your operating system and provide you with better customer service. If you want to disable cookies, check with your provider to find out how to disable cookies. Please note that certain features of our website and mobile application may not be available if cookies are disabled.

As is true of most internet services, we gather some information automatically and store it in log files. This information includes Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, browser type and language, Internet service provider (ISP), referring and exit websites and applications, operating system, date/time stamp and clickstream data. We use this information to understand advertising services and analyze trends, to administer the site, to learn about user behavior on the site, to improve our product and services and to gather demographic information about our user base as a whole. We also may use this information in our marketing and advertising services.

Pixel tags enable us to send email messages in a format customers can read, and they tell us whether mail has been opened. We may use this information to reduce or eliminate messages sent to customers.

Disclosure to Third Parties
At times we may make certain personal information available to strategic partners that work with us to provide products and services, or that help us market to customers. For example, when you utilize the application or website to schedule transportation, you authorize us, health plans and transportation companies to exchange the information you provide during scheduling to carry out service. Personal information will only be shared by us to provide or improve our products, services and advertising, or to the extent required by contract. It will not be shared with third parties for their marketing purposes.

Service Providers
We share some personal information with companies who provide services to us and our customers, such as third-party transportation providers. We require these companies to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

We may also share personal information, including GPS location, age, and physical description (and possibly an image) to emergency services in the event of an emergency. These emergency service providers will protect your personal information in accordance with their own privacy policies and in accordance with HIPAA, if applicable.

Others
It may be necessary − by law, legal process, litigation, and/or requests from public and governmental authorities − for us to disclose your personal information. We may also disclose information about you if we determine that for purposes of national security, law enforcement or other issues of public importance, disclosure is necessary or appropriate.

We may also disclose information may also disclose information abion asclosure is necessary or approbout you if we determine that disclosure is reasonably necessary to enforce our terms and conditions or protect our operations or users. Additionally, in a reorganization, merger or sale, we may transfer any and all personal information we collect to the relevant third party.

Protection of Personal Information
We take the security of your personal information very seriously. Our online services, such as our mobile application, protect your personal information during transit using encryption such as Transport Layer Security (TLS) or Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). When your personal data is stored by us, we use computer systems with limited access housed in facilities using physical security measures. Data is stored in encrypted form, including when we utilize third-party storage.

Integrity and Retention of Personal Information
We will retain your personal information for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. For HIPAA purposes, relevant documentation and records must be retained for at least six years.

Access to Personal Information
You can help ensure that your contact information and preferences are accurate, complete, and up to date by logging in to your account on the mobile app. For other personal information we hold, we will provide you with access for any purpose, including to ask that we correct the data if it is inaccurate, or to delete the data if we are not required to retain it by law or for business purposes. We may decline to process requests that are frivolous/vexatious, jeopardize the privacy of others, are extremely impractical, or for which access is not otherwise required by local law. Access, correction, or deletion requests can be made by phone or email. In order to verify your identity, we will need to collect information about you, including your name, telephone number, and email address.

Location-Based Services
To provide location-based services on our products and services, we may collect, use and share precise location data, including the real-time geographic location of your mobile device. Where available, location-based services may use GPS, and your IP Address, and other technologies to determine your devices’ approximate location.

Third Party Sites and Services
Our websites, products, applications and services may contain links to third-party websites, products and services. Information collected by third parties, which may include such things as location data or contact details, is governed by their privacy practices. We encourage you to learn about the privacy practices of those third parties.

HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is governed by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, office of Civil Rights, and regulates the act that protects the disclosure of a person’s medical records. Under HIPAA, all individuals and organizations that are involved in a person’s healthcare are required to follow the HIPAA privacy practices. We will keep your personal medical information confidential and protected in accordance with the requirements of HIPAA. We also will require that all third party service providers that we use understand their obligations under HIPAA and agree to protect your personal medical information as required by HIPAA.

Our Companywide Commitment to Your Privacy
To make sure your personal information is secure, we communicate our privacy and security guidelines to our employees and independent contractors, and strictly enforce privacy safeguards within the company.

California consumer privacy rights privacy rights
If you are a California resident, you have certain privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy

Act (“CCPA Rights”). This section describes those rights and how you can exercise them.

Right to Know and Right to Deletion
You can request what personal information we have collected, used, disclosed, and sold in the preceding 12 months. You can also request that we delete your personal information. We may not delete all of your personal information if one of the following exceptions applies:

  • Transactional: to complete a transaction for which the personal information was collected, provide a good or service requested by you, or perform a contract we have with you;

  • Security: to detect data security incidents;

  • Error Correction: to debug or repair any errors;

  • Legal: to protect against fraud or illegal activity or to comply with applicable law or a legal obligation, or exercise rights under the law, such as the right to free speech; or

  • Internal Use: to use your personal information, internally, in a lawful manner that is compatible with the context in which you provided the information (i.e. to improve our services). Please note that if we delete your personal information, many of our services will not work the same.

Right to Opt Out of Sales of Personal Information
Under the CCPA, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. However, we do not sell your personal information and therefore do not provide any mechanism for you to exercise the right to opt out.

Right to Non-Discrimination
You have the right not to be discriminated against for the exercise of your privacy rights under the CCPA.

Minors
We do not knowingly collect or maintain the personal information of children under 13. If we learn that we have collected any personal information of a child under the age of 13 without affirmative authorization under the CCPA or verifiable parental consent under the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we will delete that information from our files as quickly as possible. If you believe that we may have collected information of a child under 13, please contact us at sybil@medblacktransport.com

How to Exercise Your Rights under the CCPA
California residents may request what personal information we have collected or request us to erase that personal information not more than twice in a 12-month period. In order to verify your identity, we will need to collect information about you, including your name, telephone number and email address. Any additional information you provide will be used only to verify your identity and not for any other purpose. In order to designate an authorized agent to act on your behalf you must provide the authorized agent with written permission to do so, and your authorized agent must submit that written proof at the time they make the request on your behalf. A California resident can make a personal information request by calling us at 855-628-6368 or by emailing us at medblacktransport@gmail.com

Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. When we change the policy in a material way, a notice will be posted on our website along with the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to check the policy periodically to stay informed of all changes. Your continued use of our services after we post any modifications to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide by and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.

Questions
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, or if you would like to make a complaint about a possible breach of local privacy laws, please contact us.
You can always contact us by phone or email. All communications are examined and replies are issued where appropriate as soon as possible.
If you are unsatisfied with the reply received, you may refer your complaint to the relevant regulator in your jurisdiction.


Medblack Transport LLC
4531 Hollywood Blvd 
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Phone: 855-628-6368 
Email: medblacktransport@gmail.com

Non-Discrimination Policy

Equal Access to Services: NEMT providers cannot discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, or religion in the delivery of services. This includes ensuring services are accessible to individuals with disabilities, not basing service on stereotypes, and providing transportation for eligible Medi-Cal beneficiaries.

Protection Against Discrimination: Policies must explicitly prohibit discrimination and harassment, covering areas such as race, ancestry, national origin, religion, age (40+), disability (mental/physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and medical condition.

Compliance with Laws: NEMT providers must comply with California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), which prohibits workplace discrimination. They must also follow HIPAA rules regarding patient confidentiality.

Non-Discrimination Complaint Process: Companies should have a clear, documented procedure for accepting, investigating, and resolving complaints of discrimination, with procedures in place to report issues to appropriate authorities.

Provider Requirements: NEMT providers must ensure that all drivers and staff comply with state and federal licensing and certification requirements.

Patient Protections: Services must be provided based on objective, individualized medical necessity, not on subjective assessments of a person's worth, particularly during health crises. 

Civil Rights Department (.gov)The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is committed to ensuring that no person in the United States is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. This includes transportation services provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for the National Emergency Medical Transport (NEMT) program. Caltrans ensures that services and benefits are fairly distributed to all people, regardless of race, color, or national origin, including Limited English Proficiency (LEP). The overall responsibility for this policy is assigned to the Caltrans Director, with the Title VI Coordinator overseeing its implementation. For more information or to file a complaint, individuals can contact the Title VI Branch Manager at title.vi@dot.ca.gov or at (916) 639-6392, or visit the Caltrans Title VI Program page at dot.ca.gov/programs/civil-rights/title-vi.

Patient Rights

Right to Safe Transportation
All patients have the right to transportation that is safe and properly operated.

Vehicles must be:

  • properly maintained

  • equipped with functioning wheelchair lifts or ramps if wheelchair service is provided

  • equipped with proper wheelchair securement systems

  • operated by trained drivers

Vehicle Camera & Audio Recording
For the safety and security of our passengers and drivers, vehicles operated by MedBlack Transport LLC may be equipped with video and/or audio recording devices. By booking or using our transportation services, passengers acknowledge and consent to video and/or audio recording while inside the vehicle. Recordings may be used for safety monitoring, incident review, training, insurance claims, or legal compliance.

All recordings are handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and are only accessed by authorized personnel when necessary.

Safety requirements are enforced by the California Public Utilities Commission for passenger carriers.

Right to Accessible Transportation
Patients with disabilities have the right to transportation that accommodates their mobility needs.

Wheelchair transportation must include:

  • wheelchair accessible vehicles

  • safe boarding and unloading

  • proper securement of mobility devices

Accessibility protections come from the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Right to the Appropriate Level of Transportation
Patients must receive the transportation level appropriate for their condition.

For wheelchair and ambulatory services this includes:

  • Wheelchair transport: for individuals who must remain seated in their wheelchair during transport

  • Ambulatory transport: for individuals who can walk or transfer but may need minimal assistance

  • For Medi-Cal patients, medical necessity is determined under Medi-Cal rules.

Right to Assistance When Needed
Patients may receive reasonable assistance from drivers when boarding or exiting the vehicle.

This may include:

  • help entering or exiting the vehicle

  • assistance stabilizing while walking

  • proper wheelchair securement

Drivers must ensure safe boarding and unloading.

Right to Dignity and Non-Discrimination
Patients must be treated respectfully and without discrimination based on

  • disability

  • race or ethnicity

  • age

  • language

  • payment method including private pay

These protections are reinforced under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act.

Right to Clear Pricing for Private Pay
Private-pay patients have the right to

  • transparent pricing before the trip

  • receipts or invoices for services

  • accurate billing for the service provided

Misleading or deceptive pricing practices may violate California consumer protection laws.

Right to File Complaints
Patients can file complaints if transportation services are

  • unsafe

  • inaccessible

  • repeatedly late

  • improperly billed

Complaints may be filed with:

  • the transportation provider

  • the California Public Utilities Commission

  • the California Department of Health Care Services for Medi-Cal related services.

Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATION AND NO-SHOW POLICY

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations must be made at least 2 hours before scheduled pickup time

  • Late cancellations may incur a fee of $50

Covid/ Infection Control

Company: MedBlack Transport LLC
Service Type: Wheelchair and Ambulatory Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Purpose: To reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 among patients, drivers, and staff during transportation services.

1. General Infection Prevention
MedBlack Transport LLC will implement infection control practices to protect patients, employees, and the community.

Measures include:

  • routine cleaning and disinfection of vehicles

  • use of personal protective equipment when necessary

  • employee health monitoring

  • infection prevention training for staff

Guidelines follow recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

2. Employee Health Screening
Employees must not report to work if they:

  • have symptoms of COVID-19

  • test positive for COVID-19

  • have been instructed to isolate by a healthcare provider

Symptoms may include:

  • fever

  • cough

  • shortness of breath

  • sore throat

  • loss of taste or smell

Employees must notify management if symptoms develop during a shift.

3. Personal Protective Equipment
Drivers and staff may use personal protective equipment when transporting patients who are ill or when required by healthcare facilities.

PPE may include:

  • face masks

  • disposable gloves

  • hand sanitizer

PPE use will follow guidance from the California Department of Public Health.

4. Vehicle Cleaning and Disinfection

Vehicles must be cleaned and disinfected regularly.

Cleaning procedures include:

  • disinfecting high-touch surfaces between passengers

  • cleaning seat belts, door handles, wheelchair securement areas, and armrests

  • daily full vehicle sanitation

EPA-approved disinfectants effective against COVID-19 should be used whenever possible.

5. Hand Hygiene
Drivers must practice proper hand hygiene.

Employees should:

  • wash hands with soap and water when available

  • use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when handwashing is not available

  • sanitize hands after assisting passengers

Hand sanitizer will be available in vehicles whenever possible.

6. Passenger Safety Measures
Passengers may be asked to take basic infection-control precautions when necessary.

These may include:

  • wearing a mask if required by a medical facility

  • covering coughs or sneezes

  • informing staff if they have active respiratory symptoms

Transportation may be delayed if a passenger requires a higher level of medical transport.

7. Training
All employees will receive training on:

  • infection control practices

  • proper cleaning procedures

  • safe use of protective equipment

  • recognizing symptoms of COVID-19

Training will be documented and updated as public health guidance changes.

8. Policy Review
This policy will be reviewed periodically and updated to remain consistent with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the California Department of Public Health.

Complaint Resolution

At MedBlack Transport LLC, we are committed to providing safe, reliable, and respectful wheelchair and ambulatory transportation services. We take all complaints and concerns seriously and strive to resolve them promptly and fairly.

How to Submit a Complaint
If you have a concern about our services, you may submit a complaint by contacting us through one of the following methods:

Phone: 855-628-6368
Email: MedBlack Transport LLC
Website Contact Form: https://www.medblacktransport.com/

Please include the following information when submitting a complaint:

  • Your name and contact information

  • Date of transportation service

  • Pickup and drop-off location

  • Driver name or vehicle number if known

  • Description of the concern

Complaint Review Process
All complaints are reviewed by management. The review process may include:

  • Reviewing trip records

  • Speaking with the driver involved

  • Evaluating vehicle or safety concerns

  • Contacting the complainant for additional information if necessary

Resolution
MedBlack Transport will make reasonable efforts to resolve complaints as quickly as possible. Depending on the situation, resolutions may include:

  • Service review and explanation

  • Corrective action or staff retraining

  • Billing review or adjustment when applicable

  • Policy improvements to prevent future issues

Response Time
Most complaints will receive an initial response within 3–5 business days. More complex issues may require additional investigation.

Non-Discrimination
MedBlack Transport provides services without discrimination based on disability, race, color, national origin, age, or sex in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable civil rights laws.

External Complaints
If you believe your complaint has not been resolved appropriately, you may contact the California Public Utilities Commission or other appropriate regulatory agencies.

High Heat Policy

Company: MedBlack Transport LLC
Service Type:
Wheelchair and Ambulatory Transportation
Location: California

Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to protect employees and passengers from heat-related illness during periods of high temperatures. This policy follows guidance from the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health and the California Department of Public Health.

Heat Monitoring
Management will monitor weather conditions during periods of elevated temperatures.
High heat conditions are considered when temperatures reach 95°F or higher.
During high heat periods, additional safety precautions will be implemented.

Employee Safety Measures
Drivers and staff will be protected from heat exposure through the following measures:

  • access to drinking water during shifts

  • rest breaks when needed

  • use of air-conditioned vehicles whenever possible

  • monitoring for signs of heat-related illness

Employees are encouraged to drink water frequently and report symptoms immediately.


Vehicle Temperature Safety
Vehicles used for transportation must maintain safe interior temperatures for passengers and drivers.

Drivers must:

  • ensure air conditioning is functioning before starting trips

  • ventilate vehicles when parked in the sun

  • avoid leaving passengers in vehicles without climate control

If vehicle cooling systems fail, the trip must be delayed or reassigned when necessary.


Passenger Protection
Passengers may be especially vulnerable to heat due to age, disability, or medical conditions.

Drivers should:

  • minimize passenger waiting time in hot weather

  • assist passengers promptly during pickup and drop-off

  • ensure passengers are transported in climate-controlled vehicles whenever possible

Recognition of Heat Illness
Employees should be aware of symptoms of heat-related illness, which may include:

  • dizziness

  • headache

  • nausea

  • confusion

  • excessive sweating or lack of sweating

If a passenger or employee shows signs of heat illness, drivers should seek medical assistance immediately.

Emergency Response

If a heat-related emergency occurs:

  • Move the individual to a cooler environment.

  • Call emergency medical services if symptoms are severe.

  • Notify company management immediately.

Training
All employees will receive training on:

  • recognizing heat illness symptoms

  • preventing heat exposure

  • responding to heat-related emergencies

Training will follow standards established by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health.


Policy Review
This policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure compliance with California workplace safety regulations and public health recommendations.

Extreme Weather Policy

Company: MedBlack Transport LLC
Service Type: Wheelchair and Ambulatory Transportation
Location: California

Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to ensure the safety of passengers and employees during extreme weather conditions that may affect transportation operations. This policy follows safety guidance from the California Department of Transportation, the California Department of Public Health, and workplace safety standards from the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health.


Types of Extreme Weather
Extreme weather conditions that may affect transportation services include:

  • extreme heat

  • heavy rain or flooding

  • wildfire smoke or fire activity

  • strong winds

  • road closures or hazardous road conditions

Management will monitor weather alerts issued by the National Weather Service.


Service Adjustments
When extreme weather creates unsafe conditions, MedBlack Transport may take the following actions:

  • adjust pickup times

  • reroute trips to avoid hazardous roads

  • temporarily delay non-urgent trips

  • suspend transportation services if safety risks are severe

Passengers will be notified as soon as possible when delays or changes occur.


Driver Safety Procedures
Drivers must prioritize safety during extreme weather.

Drivers should:

  • monitor weather and road conditions before and during trips

  • reduce speed during rain or hazardous conditions

  • use hazard lights when necessary

  • avoid flooded roads or blocked routes

  • report unsafe driving conditions to management immediately

Drivers should never attempt to drive through floodwaters or active wildfire areas.

Passenger Safety
During extreme weather conditions, drivers should:

  • assist passengers carefully during loading and unloading

  • minimize passenger exposure to rain, heat, or smoke

  • ensure passengers remain comfortable inside climate-controlled vehicles

  • confirm safe drop-off locations

Passengers who appear medically distressed should receive immediate assistance.

Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality
When air quality is poor due to wildfire smoke, drivers should:

  • keep vehicle windows closed when possible

  • use air conditioning and cabin filtration systems

  • limit unnecessary vehicle stops

  • follow local health guidance from the California Department of Public Health

Emergency Situations
If severe weather creates an emergency situation:

  1. Move passengers to a safe location if necessary.

  2. Contact emergency services if there is immediate danger.

  3. Notify company management immediately.

Emergency services can be contacted through local authorities or 911.

Communication
Management will communicate weather advisories and operational changes to drivers and staff as needed. Drivers should report unsafe weather conditions encountered during transportation.

Policy Review
This policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure continued compliance with safety guidance and California transportation regulations.