If you know someone using a wheelchair, you might be familiar with some of their concerns. Unfortunately, wheelchair users can’t just call for cab services because not everyone can accommodate them. Knowing their struggles will help you understand and find ways to help them.
Here are some common transportation issues wheelchair users face:
- Wheelchair damage
While calling for a bus or taxi company may be convenient, it’s not always suitable for wheelchair users because not all vehicles can accommodate wheelchairs. Sometimes, wheelchairs are stuffed to fit into a space which causes damage.
- Lack of room
Wheelchair users need space when they get on and off their transportation. Unfortunately, even some of the most experienced and excellent providers of taxicab services in Maryland do not have the equipment or vehicle to accommodate the space required by wheelchair users. Wheelchair users are often pushed not to travel because they can’t find transportation services to help them.
- Lack of wheelchair-friendly equipment
If you’ve seen videos on the internet about wheelchair-designed cars, you’ll see that people in wheelchairs can get in and off on their own. However, a taxi, a bus, or even sometimes planes do not have the equipment that allows wheelchair users to be independent.
Do you know a wheelchair user struggling to find people who can help them? The Independent Taxi Association, Inc., a transportation service in Baltimore, Maryland, can accommodate their needs. Get in touch with us today!
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