I was going to suggest what WIC suggested. I worked as a MOA for years and knew all the local ride options. Before dialysis was available in our home town, the Kidney Foundation had a van that drove to the facility in the large city where it was offered.
How often does he go every week? I'm assuming he has a standing appointment time? Sorry, don't know much about dialysis. In-home care companies (for example like Visiting Angels) can provide companions that drive their clients. We have been using Visiting Angels for years and it's been great service. They are dependable, back-ground checked and provide company. Maybe more than Lyft or Uber, but probably safer and maybe more reliable. You won't have to worry about setting up the rides or tracking your dad. Someone suggested medical transport but in my experience it's expensive. Good luck!
Can your father walk to and from the vehicle on his own, or does he require assistance or a watcher?
My husband can't drive. I don't mind driving him, but for the sake of independence, he also likes to use Lyft. If you have Uber or Lyft or similar rideshare, I've found them to be quick and reliable. You can also pre-schedule Lyft rides (I don't know much about Uber.)
If he's able to get to and from the car, but can't use a smartphone very well, there's a subscription service (ArriveRides . com) that will arrange Lyft/Uber rides for him. He calls ArriveRides on any phone, just like he'd call a standard taxi. There is a surcharge, of course. My in-laws use it. (Other companies may provide similar services; this is just the only one I know of.)
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My husband can't drive. I don't mind driving him, but for the sake of independence, he also likes to use Lyft. If you have Uber or Lyft or similar rideshare, I've found them to be quick and reliable. You can also pre-schedule Lyft rides (I don't know much about Uber.)
If he's able to get to and from the car, but can't use a smartphone very well, there's a subscription service (ArriveRides . com) that will arrange Lyft/Uber rides for him. He calls ArriveRides on any phone, just like he'd call a standard taxi. There is a surcharge, of course. My in-laws use it. (Other companies may provide similar services; this is just the only one I know of.)