Julia
MemberDo any taxi apps. in Japan offer WAV taxis?
You are very correct in your statements about the accessible taxi companies being small and independent. Which means they also usually don’t have English websites to find them either. Two notable exceptions are @oshidori and @wilgo who are on this site.
I didn’t realize you needed a Japanese phone number for Go and S.Ride. But I guess that…
Freedom of movement for differently abled and elderly
Great information and I love your desire to bring change!
I just signed the petition 👍
Power Wheelchair Rental within 2-3 weeks?
Latest (final?) update:
I had a meeting with Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transportation and Tourism and ANA (the airline).
The airline took the issue very seriously. In fact, it was taken to the president.
While I cannot describe details (they shared a breakdown of the communication timeline in the case etc), there was a communication…
In Japan I have rented cars several times to be driven in – ie I just ride. More and more rental places are offering those now.
As for an adapted vehicle, I found one place in Tokyo and recommended it several times but was told they had stopped renting to travelers because of concerns with insurance etc… too bad.
While public transportation…
Wheelchair accessible transfer Osaka city centre to Airport
Hello,
It has been a while since I have been in touch with these companies, but they should still be around:
Angelo Travel:
https://www.angelo-services.com/travel-english
Pine:
https://www.kaigotaxi-pine.com/sub3.html
Hope it helps! (And please let us know – I don’t want to suggest places that are no longer around etc)
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