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April 24, 2013

MobilityWorks Adds Their Lowest Priced Commercial Minivan Ever Offered — New Short Floor Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country Designed to Reduce Cost

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Taxi companies, nursing homes, non-emergency transport companies and more have been asking for a more affordable solution for transporting wheelchair bound passengers. MobilityWorks Commercial of Akron, OH has listened and worked with their engineers as well as customers to develop a new single wheelchair, short floor minivan that will be the lowest priced Liberty brand accessible van ever. The new design has been successfully crash tested and meets all ADA and FMVSS guidelines. This will bring much needed “peace of mind” to business owners that their passengers and drivers are in one of the safest vehicles on the road. The short floor package includes a maintenance-free ramp with industry leading capacity of 1,000 lbs., the widest ramp available in a Chrysler minivan (34”), and a 3-passenger 2nd row bench seat. Also available is MobilityWorks’ exclusive Flex-Flat Ramp system which features a ramp that folds flat into the floor to create a flat deck. The Flex-Flat option is perfect for Taxi operators who want to be able to use the van on every call and have a convenient way to store luggage, golf clubs and more.

“So many businesses are doing everything they can to serve their customers while keeping costs down, and this new Short Floor minivan effectively meets their needs,” says Michael Shank, General Manager of MobilityWorks Commercial’s Liberty division. “Since this conversion can be done on minivans dating back to the 2008 model year, we are now excited to be able to offer an option that starts at under $20,000.” For more information on Chrysler and Dodge Short Floor minivans, contact Michael Shank at 616-292-6475 or mshank@mobilityworks.com.

February 21, 2013

Commercial Division is Recognized by Ford Motor as the Largest Mobility Builder for 11th Straight Year!

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MobilityWorks Commercial was recognized by Ford Motor Company as their largest Mobility Builder in the US for the 11th straight year.
The award means MobilityWorks Commercial builds more accessible vehicles on Ford chassis than any other builder in America,
and has been for more than a decade. MobilityWorks Commercial is a Ford bailment pool provider with over 300 Ford vehicles on the
ground at any given time. MobilityWorks Commercial provides non-emergency ambulettes, accessible transport vehicles, and many
other custom van conversions for small and large business fleets throughout the United States.


Sep 8, 2012

MobilityWorks Awarded Pool Status with Chrysler Group LLC

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MobilityWorks has been awarded official pool status with Chrysler Group, LLC. The award makes MobilityWorks Commercial an Approved Chrysler Bailment Pool Manufacturer, upfitting Dodge and Chrysler minivans. Bailment pools allow for new vehicle chassis to be stored onsite at upfitting locations. This will provide for reduced costs and faster turnarounds on our rear entry conversion vans such as the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country.


Aug 23, 2012

MobilityWorks on Inc. 500|5000 for 7th Year

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MobilityWorks (aka WMK Inc.) was recently named to the prestigious Inc. 500|5000 list of companies for the 7th time in the past eight years, dating back to 2005. The annual designation is coveted by the business community for its recognition of America's fastest-growing private companies. Inc. 500|5000 companies are chosen based on their percentage of revenue growth rate for the past three years (2008 through 2011). The award conference and ceremony will be held in Phoenix AZ in October.


July 13, 2012

New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission Approves MobilityWorks Commercial Wheelchair Accessible Transit Connect for Taxi Use

In a unanimous decision, the New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission (NYTLC), the organization which oversees all taxicab regulations and operations in New York City, has approved for taxi use the wheelchair accessible Ford Transit Connect built by MobilityWorks Commercial of Akron, OH. New York City is the largest taxi market in the country with over 13,000 taxicabs, and has recently made a strong commitment to the disabled of the city by pledging to dramatically increase the number of wheelchair accessible taxis available.

The newly approved rear-entry Ford Transit Connect, along with the Toyota Sienna which was approved by NYTLC in May, have been successfully crash tested to give drivers and riders the highest levels of safety. Plus, it has an average fuel economy of 24 miles per gallon in combined driving, which is as much as a 50% improvement over the former standard taxi, Ford's Crown Victoria sedan, and one of the highest mileage taxis on the streets of NYC.

MobilityWorks has been building wheelchair accessible taxis for companies throughout the United States for the past three years. They continue to develop new vehicle platforms and product innovations, like the exclusive Flex-Flat Ramp, specifically for the taxi industry. The Flex-Flat Ramp, which was created based on input from wheelchair riders, taxi operators and owners, folds flat when not needed, giving the rear of the van a trunk-like deck for luggage, golf clubs and other cargo. This ramp design created the most versatile taxi available – one which can be converted from accessible to standard in seconds.


March 6, 2012

MobilityWorks Commercial Vans are Approved by the Philadelphia Parking Authority for Wheelchair Accessible Taxis

Showing a strong endorsement of our wheelchair vans for use in the taxicab market, the Philadelphia Parking Authority approved three different MobilityWorks conversions for use as accessible taxis within Pennsylvania's largest city. Similar endorsements are expected in other major cities as more requests for information and demonstrations continue to increase, especially for the Ford Transit Connect and the patent pending Flex-Flat Ramp that is only available from Mobilityworks.
While purpose-built CNG models are making headlines with a lot green energy media buzz and government-supported public relations, the gasoline-powered Transit Connect is a well-tested, economical and energy efficient van with many additional benefits over the competition.


January 18, 2012

MobilityWorks Commercial is Ford Motor's Largest Mobility Conversion Van Upfitter 9th Straight Year

For the ninth straight year, the MobilityWorks Commercial division has been named as Ford Motor Company's largest mobility van upfitter, joining other leading manufacturers among their top volume bailment pool accounts designated for conversion. Ford commercial vans such as the E150, E250 and E350 Series are converted to commercial vehicles used for a variety of different business purposes. The designations include: Ambulance; Mobility; Parcel Delivery; Body & Equipment; Bus; Motor home; and Personal Use. The Ford Transit Connect is also included among its bailment pool of vehicles in fleet management sales.
The bailment pool designation signifies that these companies do a significant amount of conversions and maintain a large inventory of Ford chassis on site to keep up with production. MobilityWorks primary conversion for the commercial market is non-emergency ambulette vans, used by adult care centers, medical transportation companies and many others who transport people in wheelchairs. They specialize in a raised roof, lowered floor conversions upfitted with wheelchair lifts in a variety of configurations and custom options. The company has also been expanding into other markets such as prisoner transport, hotel courtesy shuttle buses, school transportation, medical equipment haulers and the taxi market. MobilityWorks offers side-entry and rear entry options, in addition to several minivan conversions with a built-in wheelchair ramp.


January 3, 2012

MobilityWorks on Inc. 500|5000 for 7th Year

MobilityWorks Commercial of Akron, OH has purchased Liberty USA of Michigan, a national seller of wheelchair accessible minivans. With this new acquisition, forecasts for 2012 will increase van production by another 40% over 2011. "Mike Shank and the Liberty name are well respected in the industry. We wanted to bring on the best," said Taylor Clark, President of MobilityWorks Commercial. "Mike and Liberty will give us the expertise we need to best serve these customers." Click here for the complete Liberty USA Press Release.


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