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Become a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) Service Provider for UZURV

UZURV is looking for high-quality WAV fleets with courteous, professional drivers to provide accessible rides with exceptional service in communities across the country.

Get started. Provide some info about your WAV fleet.

For managers of WAV fleets only. If you wish to drive using a standard 4-door vehicle, please sign up on our UZURV Drive Page instead.

WAV Vehicle Requirements

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles must meet rigorous requirements in order to provide service for UZURV.

  • The vehicle should be all the same color (vehicle decal wraps exempt).
  • Business name on both sides (at least three inches high). Contrast in color to vehicle.
  • Wheelchair ramp/lift in working order and measurements available.
  • UZURV or program Trade Dress ie decals, vests, uniforms or required signage
  • Vehicle shall be no less than seven (7) model years in age.
  • Securement devices must match the seat capacity of the vehicle; i.e. if it can fit 4 ambulatory and 2 wheelchairs then you must have sufficient securement devices for all seats.
  • Step stool (300 lb.), fire extinguisher and seat belt cutter (near the driver), first aid kit, bio hazard kit , and 3 reflective triangles. Also flashlight, ice scraper, extra fuses. All secured.

Check out the WAV Provider FAQs below for more details on what’s required to provide WAV rides with UZURV.

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WAV Provider FAQs

WAV providers will need to maintain and be able to provide on-demand the following records:
  • Valid business License
  • Current W-9
  • Certificate of Insurance (COI)
  • Vehicle and driver log
  • Valid driver’s license for all drivers
  • FTA Drug and Alcohol Testing records for all drivers including collection and sample methods (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and random)
  • Motor Vehicle Records (MVR)
  • Criminal Background Check for all drivers
  • A WAV Provider Application
  • Interior and exterior photos of each WAV vehicle
  • Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Certificate – if applicable

UZURV WAV Drivers will need to be able to assist passengers from their door to the vehicle (door-to-door).

Drivers must also have completed proper compliance training and Providers must maintain all training records (see details in FAQ below).

Providers must use WAV vehicles that are no more than 7 years old (vehicle age requirements may vary by program).

UZURV WAV Providers will also need to maintain and provide proof of required insurance (see details in FAQ below).

You must have a signed completed contract with UZURV.

UZURV WAV Drivers must have the following training:
  • Safety and operational policies and procedures
  • Operation and maintenance of wheelchair lift and other special equipment including proper wheelchair securement procedures
  • Defensive driving
  • ADA sensitivity, passenger assistance, boarding, alighting and securement
  • Handling of incidents, accidents, emergencies and security threats
  • CPR and First Aid Certification
  • HIPAA
  • Drug/Alcohol Abuse
  • Passenger Assistance Safety and Sensitivity (PASS) or PASS equivalent training

Any certifications and training records must be documented by the WAV provider and available for review by UZURV.

Yes. All WAV Providers must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with per occurrence limits of at least $1,000,000 and general aggregate limits of at least $2,000,000 in order to work with UZURV. They must also maintain Business Automobile Liability insurance covering owned, non-owned and hired motor vehicles with liability limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. These insurance policies must be endorsed as primary insurance and not contribute to any other insurance maintained by UZURV.

WAV Providers must also maintain worker’s compensation and employer’s liability for its employees involved in performing services for UZURV.

WAV Providers’ insurance carriers and policy provisions must be acceptable to UZURV’s Insurance Manager and remain in effect for the duration of any Contract. UZURV shall be named as an additional named insured on the Commercial General Liability insurance, Auto Liability and WAV Provider’s insurance policies by endorsement. WAV Provider will cause any of its subcontractors, who provide materials or perform services relative to this contract, to also maintain the insurance coverages and provisions listed above.

WAV Providers must submit certificates of insurance in order to begin working with UZURV. The insurance certificate will indicate that UZURV will be given 30 calendar days written notice prior to the cancellation of coverage.

The following items must be present in the vehicle for inspection and demonstrated when requested:

  • Vehicle shall be no less than seven (7) model years in age.
  • Information Packet containing Current Registration, Insurance Card, and Incident/Accident forms.
  • All exterior and interior lights must be operational.
  • Tire tread minimum: All tires must have no less than 2/32”.
  • Windshield with no cracks in direct line with driver’s vision. Wipers in good working condition.  The vehicle should be free of major dents, scratches and other damage.
  • All seat belts must be in proper working order.
  • Windows and doors must operate properly.
  • Heat and Air conditioning must be adequate for the size of vehicle and to the season. Improper climate control can impact Riders health.
  • The interior must be clean and free of torn upholstery, broken seats, litter, grease, dirt, etc.
  • Automotive fluids must be stored inside closed containers.
  • Business name on both sides (at least three inches high). Contrast in color to vehicle.
  • The vehicle should be all the same color (vehicle decal wraps exempt).
  • Step stool (300 lb.), fire extinguisher and seat belt cutter (near the driver), first aid kit, bio hazard kit , and 3 reflective triangles. Also flashlight, ice scraper, extra fuses. All secured.
  • Securement devices in working order and properly stored.
  • Securement devices must match the seat capacity of the vehicle; i.e. if it can fit 4 ambulatory and 2 wheelchairs then you must have sufficient securement devices for all seats.
  • Wheelchair ramp/lift in working order and measurements available.
  • Video/Audio recording devices in working order (if applicable)
  • UZURV or program Trade Dress ie decals, vests, uniforms or required signage