With the condition DS presented with then no, apparently ambulance is more common due to the need for oxygen. Under 12 weeks breathing can cease altogether etc. If a bub is presenting with sub or intercostal breathing and a tracheal tug then they prefer paramedics to treat on route. I've been turned away with an 8 week old who was limp and not feeding in the ED simply because of a small town with lack of knowledge. The after hours GP service when we contacted them said it was their protocol if a baby has a tracheal tug to transfer via paramedics asap. I've questioned it and they were quite (professionally and kindly) forceful on the matter.

I think it depends on the reason you are presenting in the first place ITMS

Thanks, it had me wondering! Mostly because I haven't gotten around to getting ambulance cover yet and Friday's trip is gonna cost us $8-900
Oh hun are you sure you have to cover it since it was Dr to hospital transfer? Get it though! We pay about $100 a year and in the 2 out of 5 trips we've had it has been well over $1000 invoiced.