Global Patient Transportation Market Growth (Status and Outlook) 2025-2031

The global Patient Transportation market size is predicted to grow from US$ million in 2025 to US$ million in 2031; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of %from 2025 to 2031.

Patient transport is a service that transfers patients to and from medical facilities in non-emergency situations.In emergency situations, patients are transported by the emergency medical services. Non-emergency patient transport is sometimes run by the same agency. It is typically provided to a patient who needs to be transferred to a facility that can provide a higher or more specialised level of care though emergency services may be summoned if this is urgent. It may also be used to transfer patients from a specialised facility to a local hospital or nursing home when they no longer require this specialised care, such as following successful cardiac catheterisation due to a heart attack. Some countries also offer the service to patients who cannot make their own way to or from the hospital.

The global patient transportation market refers to the market for services and equipment used to transport patients from one location to another for medical purposes. Patient transportation is essential for individuals who require medical assistance and cannot travel on their own. This includes transportation to and from hospitals, medical facilities, rehabilitation centers, and home healthcare. The market for patient transportation is driven by several factors, including the growing elderly population, the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, the need for specialized medical care, the rise in healthcare infrastructure, and the focus on efficient and timely patient transfers. Patient transportation services can vary from basic non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) that involves transportation in ambulances or medical vans, to advanced life support services that require specialized equipment and trained medical personnel. These services aim to ensure patient safety, comfort, and timely arrival to their required destinations. Geographically, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa are key regions in the global patient transportation market. Market growth is influenced by factors such as population demographics, healthcare expenditure, government initiatives, and the presence of private healthcare providers. Technological advancements in patient transportation are an important trend in the market. Manufacturers and service providers invest in the development of innovative tools and equipment to enhance patient comfort, improve communication and monitoring capabilities, and ensure efficient and safe transportation. This includes the use of GPS tracking, telemedicine capabilities, and specialized vehicles with advanced medical equipment. The market for patient transportation faces challenges such as strict regulations and accreditation requirements, the need for specialized training and certification of personnel, and the requirement for continuous investment in advanced vehicles and equipment. Additionally, cost-containment measures in healthcare systems and the availability of alternative modes of transportation pose ongoing challenges for service providers.

LPI (LP Information)' newest research report, the “Patient Transportation Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Patient Transportation sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Patient Transportation sales for 2025 through 2031. With Patient Transportation sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Patient Transportation industry.

This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Patient Transportation landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyses the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Patient Transportation portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Patient Transportation market.

This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Patient Transportation and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Patient Transportation.

This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Patient Transportation market by product type, application, key players and key regions and countries.

Segmentation by Type:
Emergency
Non-Emergency

Segmentation by Application:
Hospitals
Medical Centers
Retirement Communities
Others

This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries

The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analyzing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
National Medtrans Network
Acadian
NSL Limited
Airmed International LLC
Airpal, Inc.
Envision Healthcare.
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust.
Acadian Ambulance Service.
BVG India Limited.
America Patient Transport Services Inc.
Falck Denmark A/S.
Air Medical Group Holdings Inc.

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