Anyone who has caught a taxi in an emergency knows that the price of a short trip can be exorbitant and irritating, especially when compounded with other difficulties. The price of a cab ride is even more troublesome, however, for those mobility challenged passengers that rely on accessible cabs for every journey.
Being a wheelchair user means not only encountering various physical problems, but also significant financial and everyday lifestyle problems. Costs mount up quickly, and the use of wheelchair taxis can be a significant drain on the mobility challenged person's income. To counteract this, many states have implemented transportation subsidies for disabled passengers, allowing these individuals to enjoy full freedom of movement.
Wheelchair taxi fares are still set at too high a price, however, for many mobility challenged passengers, preventing those users from taking advantage of the liberty and freedom offered by the advanced wheelchair taxis in usage today. With fares as high as they are, many mobility challenged individuals will avoid embarking on longer trips, thus significantly lowering their own quality of life.
The good news is, however, that it is illegal for surcharges to be added to the fare on wheelchair taxis or other accessible vehicles. This means that mobility challenged customers can enjoy a high level of comfort and safety without paying any more than other passengers. Mobility challenged passengers should also expect a higher level of care from their accessible cab drivers, including considerate parking for pick ups and drop offs, and careful maintenance of the vehicle.
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