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Transportation Apps – and Accessibility
Transportation Apps – and Accessibility
Has anyone Evaluated the various transportation apps for accessibility?
There is an interesting article below that triggered my question.
theconversation.com
Transportation apps can make public transit more accessible for riders with disabilities. But many apps remain inaccessible due to the cost of adding features and the lack of regulations.
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I have a few for looking at the accessibility of places (ie stores, restaurants etc) that can include train/subway stations, but not really designed for that. In general, I end up using Google Maps and then look up station maps to find info about things like which subway entrance has an elevator. So, lots of juggling. Google Maps just has a generic wheelchair mark for accessible stations, but just leads you to the nearest entrance, not the one with an elevator (despite me turning on the “wheelchair user” option in the app).
One of the taxi apps in Japan now lets you choose wheelchair taxis in it.
Bu, yes, still a long way to go!
I use Google Maps and Street View before even going on the trip to learn how accessible the areas are where I will be. Doing that also helps with my anxiety, as I hate surprises. I want to be well-prepared, down to the type of pavement (concrete vs. cobblestone, etc.).
Try using google map’s street view to get a clear idea about the situation. Hope that works.
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