Wheelchair Accessible Taxi
Hi, we are wanting to travel to Japan next year and my son is a wheelchair user.
He has a Permobil F3 which with him in it would weigh about 260kg which is above the weight limit of some of the accessible taxis. The travel agent told us the limit was 180kg for their contact.The WHILL F is not suitable for him and we cant rent a wheelchair…
Geordie Travels, Josh Grisdale and 颯斗5 Comments
Our taxi accepts 10kg over! No worries!
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Hello. I run a taxi company in Osaka for people with disabilities. I would like to know why the Whill wheelchair is not suitable for your son. It is difficult to give specific advice without knowing what features you are looking for. Thank you.
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What a horrible experience, we are so sorry to hear this. Really hope you find someone to help you because this is unacceptable, but understand the hopelessness.
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That is horrible! Even if there is little hope, please keep us posted.
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