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schroth-sensei replied to the discussion Wheelchair Accessible Escalators in the forum Japan a year ago
Wheelchair Accessible Escalators
I’ve ridden one once, it was very interesting to see them set it up, and a little unnerving to ride (just a bit). However, as Josh said, takes multiple people to set up, backs up traffic (which is a bit embarrassing with EVERYONE watching you), and takes up quite a bit of time to ascend just one floor (vs. an elevator).
Similarly, a stair…
Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Wheelchair Accessible Escalators in the forum Japan a year ago
Wheelchair Accessible Escalators
Hi
They are becoming rarer because, in addition to being scary, they take a lot to operate.
It requires 2 staff – one to operate it and one to stop people from trying to ride it. Once they put it in the wheelchair mode, the steps do one full rotation then stop. After getting on it moves slower than normal. So, it takes a long time, uses a…
Miquel started the discussion Wheelchair Accessible Escalators in the forum Japan a year ago
Wheelchair Accessible Escalators
Good morning,
I am interested in the news about the Wheelchair Accessible Escalators (“https://www.accessible-japan.com/no-elevator-no-problem/“) and I have some questions that I would like to know. Firstly, it is as effective as it seems or do disable don’t use it because is a little scary? And secondly, which is the company that create the…
Celeste replied to the discussion Yokohama train station assistance in the forum Japan a year ago
Yokohama train station assistance
We’re in a similar situation- can’t walk far without a cane- and we’ve mostly ended up taking taxis for this reason.
Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Yokohama train station assistance in the forum Japan a year ago
Yokohama train station assistance
I am pretty sure every station has a wheelchair since they need to be prepared for a variety of situations (ie an elderly person fell, someone got heatstroke, etc).
But I would be sure to arrive with plenty of time as they might need to go fetch it from somewhere.
You may also consider renting a wheelchair for the time you are here.
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