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Traveling with your own mobility scooter — worth it or not?
Some people swear by bringing their own travel scooter on international trips. Others rent at the destination. If you’ve done either (or both), what worked better for you? Anything you wish you’d known before your first trip with one?
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I’ve always travelled with my manual chair, but I hire a power chair at the destination I’m going to, not sure if this helps, but that’s what I do
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We have encountered a case where a passenger’s personal electric scooter was damaged during a flight from Los Angeles to Narita.
The airline urgently arranged to rent one of our electric scooters, which the customer used during their trip. Although the airline initially stated that the scooter would be repaired before the customer’s return,… Read more
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What do you think about this kangaroo-like wheelchair from Toyota?
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Interesting, I worry about the “tail” sticking too far out though for stair landing spaces that are small. Also, wonder if it can safely traverse taller steps.
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Wish I could find this easy to buy (even if I am sure it almost never happening)
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Looking for something to use as a headlight for a Quicki Q50 R Carbon fiber chair.
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What kind of power source are you planning to use?
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This is my solution. Bought a TripleLite and attach it to the armrest with a velcro strap, without the controls when I need it. It is chargeable with a USB cable that comes with it.
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Hello, we are traveling to kyoto and osaka on july15-22. Is there ang place that we can rent a mobility scooter for 1week. My dad is 90kls Need help pls thank you so much
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Hello,
this is for devices in general. For a Japan specific question, please try the Japan group: https://www.tabifolk.com/groups/japan/ -
We’re happy to rent you an electric scooter!
Please apply using the link below. Kindly note that the application page is only available in Japanese, so we recommend using Google Translate or a similar tool. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us anytime.
“Since users can check slopes in advance, it will be easier for them to get to their destinations. This will be useful in promoting accessible tourism,” said Takaaki Chin, director of the Hyogo institute.
mainichi.jp
Kobe lab, tech firm developing map app to check slope safety for wheelchair users - The Mainichi
KOBE -- A prototype app that determines route safety for wheelchair users has been jointly developed by a lab and a tech firm in this west Japan city.
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Very important in a mountainous country like Japan!
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Agreed! Similarly, I have been saved by google street view when planning a route to an important meeting, but the issue wasn’t visible on the maps view. The shortest route had me going up a stairway with dozens of steps, if I hadn’t double checked it the detour may of made me late. An app like this would be welcome.
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