Ford tries to catch up to Uber, Lyft with medical appointment rides

Ford apparently wants to be much more than a carmaker. The company also wants to provide on-demand rides for people, whether it's for work commutes or a drive to the doctor.

Launched Wednesday, Ford's GoRide service works with a Michigan healthcare network to provide patients with rides to medical appointments. For non-emergency trips, the on-demand Transit vans can drop off patients at 200 facilities within the Beaumont Health network.

So far, 15 Transit vehicles outfitted to accommodate different types of passengers, like those in wheelchairs, are available. Ten more will be added in coming months and a total of 60 will serve patients throughout the Midwest state by the end of the year. Read more...