Imagine All the People... Riding Cabs with Ease...
Catching a cab to get to where you are going. A simple act that many people perform every day with ease.
But what if you have medical equipment that takes up a lot of space and needs special equipment just to get into the cab? Something as simple as a walker, wheelchair or service dog can be awkward in a vehicle. And consider the logistics of getting a wheelchair or motorized wheelchair into a vehicle... those Prius taxis are just not cut out for this kind of service.
And yet, you need to get around. Public transportation is a necessity for many people to live a self sufficient life.
Thankfully, coordinated resources to transport all of us are getting better all the time. In Chicago, you can dial 1-855-WAV-1010 to request a wheelchair accessible taxi. You can call when you need a ride, or if you prefer, you can schedule a ride ahead of time. You can learn more at www.opentaxis.com.
New York City has an accessible dispatch service at http://www.accessibledispatch.com/_.
Directions for accessible taxis in Washington DC can be found at http://ohr.dc.gov/taxis/request
For other locations, try searching "Accessible Taxi <City Name>"
But what if you have medical equipment that takes up a lot of space and needs special equipment just to get into the cab? Something as simple as a walker, wheelchair or service dog can be awkward in a vehicle. And consider the logistics of getting a wheelchair or motorized wheelchair into a vehicle... those Prius taxis are just not cut out for this kind of service.
And yet, you need to get around. Public transportation is a necessity for many people to live a self sufficient life.
Thankfully, coordinated resources to transport all of us are getting better all the time. In Chicago, you can dial 1-855-WAV-1010 to request a wheelchair accessible taxi. You can call when you need a ride, or if you prefer, you can schedule a ride ahead of time. You can learn more at www.opentaxis.com.
New York City has an accessible dispatch service at http://www.accessibledispatch.com/_.
Directions for accessible taxis in Washington DC can be found at http://ohr.dc.gov/taxis/request
For other locations, try searching "Accessible Taxi <City Name>"