MOBILE, Ala. — Two ambulance companies are pushing back against a competitor’s bid to enter the Mobile ambulance service market.

Acadian Ambulance is seeking city council approval to begin transporting patients within the city limits. Mobile’s basic life support 911 calls are currently handled on a rotating basis by Medevac Alabama and Newman’s Ambulance, NBC 15 reported.

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During a public hearing, several speakers cited past failed attempts to add more competition. A representative from Global Medical Response, parent company of AMR and Lifeguard Ambulance, told council members the company twice tried to operate in Mobile but was unsuccessful both times.

“Both AMR and Lifeguard served the

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