# Wingz

> Wingz is a healthcare-focused rideshare platform built specifically for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT). It connects credentialed, background-checked drivers with patients - often elderly, disabled, or low-income riders - who need reliable, scheduled rides to and from medical appointments. Originally launched in 2011 as Tickengo (the first company in the world to win a ride-sharing license, ahead of Uber and Lyft), Wingz pivoted to specialize in medical transport: HIPAA-trained drivers, transparent contracted pricing with no surge, recurring 'standing order' trips, and curb-to-curb, door-to-door, and hand-to-hand service levels. The company partners with NEMT brokers, Medicaid/Medicare payors, and health plans, and has delivered over one million rides across multiple U.S. states.

- **Founded:** 2011
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, California, United States
- **Founders:** Geoff Mathieux (Co-founder), Jeremie Romand (Co-founder), Fred Gomez (Co-founder), Christof Baumbach (Co-founder (now leads Safety))
- **Team size:** ~98 employees
- **Products:** Wingz NEMT Rideshare, Service Tiers, Standing Orders, Wingz Certification, Wingz Enterprise
- **Notable:** As Tickengo, the first company in the world to obtain a ride-sharing license (October/November 2013), ahead of Uber and Lyft., Among the first ridesharing services permitted to operate at San Francisco International Airport (2014)., Delivered over 1 million NEMT rides across the U.S.

## Products & services

- **Wingz NEMT Rideshare** — A purpose-built rideshare platform for non-emergency medical transportation, connecting credentialed drivers with patients traveling to and from medical appointments.
- **Service Tiers** — Three levels of assistance: curb-to-curb (pickup/dropoff), door-to-door (driver assists at the residence and destination), and hand-to-hand (caregiver handoff at both ends).
- **Standing Orders** — Recurring scheduled trips that pair the same rider with a consistent driver, supporting predictable care routines like dialysis and therapy.
- **Wingz Certification** — Driver credentialing process including background checks, drug screening, HIPAA training, and CTAA Passenger Assistance training; less than 5% of applicants are accepted.
- **Wingz Enterprise** — Specialized NEMT and transportation software for brokers and partners to manage trip scheduling, dispatching, and compliance.

## Achievements

- As Tickengo, the first company in the world to obtain a ride-sharing license (October/November 2013), ahead of Uber and Lyft.
- Among the first ridesharing services permitted to operate at San Francisco International Airport (2014).
- Delivered over 1 million NEMT rides across the U.S.
- Maintains a selective driver standard with less than 5% of applicants accepted.
- Backed by notable investors including Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and Expedia Group.

## Latest updates

- **2024** — Expanded NEMT services into Arkansas; active markets include Georgia, Arkansas, Tennessee, Virginia, and Florida.
- **2025-02** — Offered to cover background-check costs for drivers beginning the onboarding process in February 2025 as the network expanded.

## Links

- Website: https://wingz.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wingz
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Wingzteam
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wingz

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Last updated: 2026-06-10