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alison replied to the discussion JPN Taxi in the forum Japan 6 years ago
Thanks for the feedback!
Josh, the movie scene made me laugh. Â If a train can get you to where you want to go then the train is cheaper than a taxi too! Â With a little bit of improvement to the ramp and the way it is stored in the vehicle, 5 to 10 minutes boarding time seems to be in reach.
Joan, I appreciate your input. Â If rolling… Read more
alison started the discussion JPN Taxi in the forum Japan 6 years ago
In anticipation of more wheelchair users visiting Japan for the Olympics/Paralympics in 2020, there is a new taxi vehicle called JPN Taxi introduced last year that not only is for regular taxi users, but can also accommodate wheelchair users if the rear seat is folded up and a manual ramp is deployed. Â You can see many of these types of… Read more
alison replied to the discussion Travel with Rio Mobility’s Firefly power attachment to manual chair in the forum Japan 6 years ago
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Finally met up with the guy who uses a firefly type (battery-powered handle-driven) attachment to his wheelchair at this year’s tennis tournament. I asked him about taking it on the train and he said that he hadn’t tried it.  He had heard of others that have used it on the trains, so it sounds like it might be possible.
Just as a footnote,… Read more
alison replied to the discussion vancouver n victoria BC in the forum Canada 6 years ago
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I’m originally from Victoria so I know the area but I haven’t experienced it with a wheelchair user.  What are you interested in?
The only way to get to Victoria from Vancouver is by ferry (1.5 hours) or airplane (a 15 minute flight). Â The ferries are big boats and accessible in the sense that there are ramps for walk on passengers and… Read more
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