About — Basit Ambulette

Our Story

From one ambulette in Brooklyn to a trusted NYC institution

Basit Ambulette was founded in 1986 by Basit Tariq with a simple belief: every person deserves safe, dignified transportation to their medical appointments — regardless of their physical abilities or financial circumstances.

What started as a single ambulette serving the neighborhoods of Brooklyn quickly grew into one of New York City's most dependable non-emergency medical transport providers. Our growth has never come from advertising — it has come from positive referrals by loyal patients and the medical providers who trust us with their clients. That word-of-mouth reputation is our greatest asset, and we guard it every single day.

We are and always have been a family-run business. Under Mr. Tariq's leadership, every decision — from hiring drivers to maintaining our vehicles — is guided by a personal commitment to the people who ride with us. As demand grew, we expanded to a larger facility with a centralized dispatch center, ensuring efficient communication with every driver in our fleet across all five boroughs.

Our drivers don't just drive — they assist passengers from their front door, help them into the vehicle, and escort them to the facility entrance. For many of our passengers, the ride with us is the easiest part of their day, and we take pride in that.

By the Numbers

1986

Year founded in Brooklyn, New York

40+

Years of continuous service to New York City

5

NYC boroughs served — Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island

24/7

Scheduling available for recurring and one-time trips

100%

Wheelchair-accessible fleet with hydraulic lifts

Our Journey

Milestones along the way

1986

Founded in Brooklyn

Basit Ambulette begins operations with a single wheelchair-accessible vehicle, serving patients in Brooklyn neighborhoods who needed reliable transport to their medical appointments.

1995

Expanded Fleet and Coverage

Growing demand leads to fleet expansion and service coverage across Brooklyn and Queens, with a focus on recurring dialysis and therapy patients.

2005

All Five Boroughs

Basit Ambulette extends service to all five NYC boroughs and begins serving major hospital systems including trips to Long Island medical centers.

2015

Fleet Modernization

Investment in new, modern vehicles with advanced hydraulic lift systems, GPS tracking, and climate-controlled passenger compartments for maximum comfort.

Today

Continuing the Mission

Over 40 years later, Basit Ambulette remains family-owned and committed to the same promise we started with: courtesy, comfort, and care for every passenger, every ride.

Our Values

What drives everything we do

Courtesy

Every interaction — from the phone call to the drop-off — is marked by genuine politeness and respect. Our passengers are not numbers; they are neighbors.

Comfort

Clean, climate-controlled vehicles. Smooth rides. Patient drivers who take the time to ensure every passenger is settled and secure before the wheels turn.

Care

We treat every passenger like family. Door-to-door assistance, gentle handling of wheelchairs and walkers, and a genuine concern for each person's well-being.

Punctuality

A missed appointment can mean a missed treatment. We plan routes carefully, leave early, and communicate proactively if anything changes. On time, every time.

Safety

Vehicles inspected before every shift. Wheelchair lifts tested daily. Drivers trained in passenger assistance and defensive driving. No shortcuts, ever.

Integrity

Honest billing, transparent communication, and a handshake that still means something. We've built our reputation over 40 years and guard it every single day.

A family tradition of safe, compassionate transport