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Tak replied to the discussion Japan wheelchair taxi on Go app? in the forum Japan 11 months ago
Japan wheelchair taxi on Go app?
Hello. In Japan it is difficult to book such a taxi using the GO app. You have to find a taxi company like me. If you want, I can help you.
Regards.
Tak
Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Japan wheelchair taxi on Go app? in the forum Japan 11 months ago
Japan wheelchair taxi on Go app?
Yes, as @wilgo said, it is possible… and the skills may be not fully up to par with some drivers. You could also be sure to check the height of your wheelchair/yourself as, for example, I need to remove my headrest to fit in the door and I need to face sideways which means only one other passenger can ride with me.
This video might be good…
Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Instructions for Ramp Crew/Baggage Handlers for Power Wheelchair in the forum Japan 11 months ago
Instructions for Ramp Crew/Baggage Handlers for Power Wheelchair
Hi,
I live in Japan and just went back to Canada for a bit. I went through Narita and had no problems.
As @han mentioned, they likely don’t have time to read instructions but you can tell them when you pass your chair over.
For example, I showed them the switches for manual/breaks, how to disengage the battery (I did it for them) and where not…
Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Japan as a power wheelchair user in the forum Japan 11 months ago
Josh Grisdale replied to the discussion Renting a WAV in the forum Japan 11 months ago
Hi! I run tabifolk – glad to have you here!
Yes, you can rent vans with ramps out of the back at various rental places. Be sure to check if it can hold your power wheelchair though as they may be smaller or have a lower roof than expected. Also, some places may not let you rent in one place and return it to another place.
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