Transportation barriers are the primary reason for NO-SHOWS / missing medical appointments. Every year 600.000 new older adults drive less frequently or do not drive at all, experiencing different transportation barriers to healthcare accessibility.

Transportation is a vital factor when it comes to accessing healthcare, particularly for people requiring special medical care because of chronic illnesses or serious physical injuries. Although it seems like it is not a medical problem, the lack of access to transportation – whether through personal or public vehicles – can reduce a person’s chances of getting the care they need, and at times even discouraging them from seeking care. Transportation barriers to healthcare accessibility like the lack of reliable public transportation to visit a doctor can adversely impact a person’s life and the road to recovery. Inaccessibility to vehicles is also directly related to the inability to regularly access medical services, whether routine checkups or emergency visits.