SafeRide Health, a leading technology-driven medical transportation company focused on improving access to care, has been named to Fast Company’s eighth annual Best Workplaces for Innovators list, recognizing businesses that are creating cultures where innovation can thrive at every level. This award highlights SafeRide’s focus on continually raising the bar for the industry and investing in both its technology and workforce.
“When we started 10 years ago, we rejected the status quo and led with a member-first, simplified experience. For example, we were one of the first to offer digital tools for patients who needed transportation to care. That spirit of challenging old norms continues throughout our organization today,” said Robbins Schrader, CEO and Co-founder of SafeRide. “Many of our best ideas come from the teams closest to the members we serve, and we actively train and promote them into our quality assurance and product teams. We are a group of curious, creative and passionate people, and I’m thrilled that our workplace has created such a strong foundation for future innovation and positive disruption.”
The 2026 Best Workplaces for Innovators list recognizes 100 companies across industries such as entertainment, biotech, consumer packaged goods, marketing, education and healthcare. To be considered, applicants detailed their investment in innovation, internal programs and company culture. Fast Company’s editors evaluated each application and conducted extensive research to develop a score for each company. A distinguished panel of judges then reviewed the top-rated companies to determine the final honorees.
Since its founding in 2016, SafeRide has expanded to support more than 1 million patient rides per month for Medicaid and Medicare Advantage patients across the country. Profitable since 2024, SafeRide has grown more than 2,000% in the past five years, gaining recognition for its premier workplace culture, strategic growth and technological innovation that has made its service more responsive to member and client needs. Recent awards include its ranking on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list and other recognition from entities including Deloitte, Forbes, USA Today and others.
“The most innovative workplaces don’t simply ask their employees to come up with great ideas; they create the conditions that make great ideas possible,” says Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. “This year’s honorees understand that innovation is ultimately a cultural commitment that requires empowering people to think differently, take risks, and turn ideas into actions. We’re proud to recognize the companies and executives who are leading by example.”
The full list of honorees is available at https://www.fastcompany.com/best-workplaces-for-innovators/list. The Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators issue (Fall 2026) is available online now and will hit newsstands on September 22.
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About SafeRide Health
SafeRide Health is a technology and services company dedicated to closing the gap between healthcare need and access through modern, scalable non-emergency medical transportation. Built for Medicaid and Medicare Advantage populations, SafeRide combines proprietary technology, real-time eligibility, and a nationwide network of credentialed transportation providers to deliver reliable, compliant, and compassionate access to care at scale. Trusted by leading payers and provider organizations, SafeRide transforms transportation from a cost center into a strategic lever for outcomes, equity, and member experience. Learn more at saferidehealth.com.
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