Autonomous Taxis and Accessibility Discussion
When the talk of autonomous vehicles started, they frequently mentioned accessibility and freedom for those who couldn’t operate their own vehicle or get in regular taxis.
However, things aren’t shaping up that way in many places. What are your thoughts? What are the rules and prototypes like in your country?
wheelchairtravel.org
Autonomous Taxis Won't Be Accessible With Laws Like These
State laws that preempted local rideshare regulation are now being used to shield autonomous taxis from wheelchair accessibility mandates.
Maria Waldman and Patty3 Comments
A friend of mine just bought a self driving car. I was also thinking about how this could help with accessibility – I am partially ambulatory but operating the pedals is getting increasingly difficult for me. The rules here are such that there must be a person sitting in the driver’s seat so I think it’s a long way from providing full access…
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I think governments should have these be in paratransit fleets on a widespread level, because the cost barrier for disabled people is very high for these
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Incrimental steps towards a fully inclusive society!
railtechnologymagazine.com
Greater Anglia has unveiled a new online 360-degree virtual tour of its recently opened Beaulieu Park rail station, giving passe
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Seeing something can get rid of so many fears!
ANA's new rental service at Narita Airport
Good News!
March 1st, ANA has started offering electric wheelchairs, electric scooters, and strollers for rent at Narita International Airport, Terminal 1 South Wing (1F).Reservations can be made at the following link:
https://www.veltra.com/en/asia/japan/chiba/a/200693This is the second phase following Kansai…
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Rent a Mobility Scooter at Airport. Convenient service available right after arrival—start your trip smoothly and head straight to sightseeing!
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