Improving access to taxis / European Conference of Ministers of Transport [and] International Road Transport Union.

Format:

Book

Government document

Contributor:

European Conference of Ministers of Transport.

International Road Transport Union.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

People with disabilities--Transportation.

People with disabilities.

Taxicabs.

Paratransit services.

Physical Description:

83 pages ; 23 cm

Other Title:

French title on t.p. verso: Améliorer l'accès aux taxis.

Place of Publication:

Paris, France : OECD, [2007]

Summary:

Taxis are an essential mode of transport for disabled and older people. The combination of the personal service they offer, their wide availability and door-to-door operations enable them to respond particularly well to the travel needs of people with disabilities. Although several countries have made progress in improving the accessibility of taxi services, much remains to be done. This joint ECMT/IRU study examines factors relating to the design and manufacture of taxi vehicles and considers practical measures to increase the production and use of accessible taxis.--Publisher's description.

Contents:

Introduction

Background

The need for accessibility

Methodology

The taxi market

Design for wheelchair accessibility

Taxis for other disabled people

The proportion of wheelchair-accessible taxis

Dispatch and control of taxis

Encouraging the provision of accessible taxis

Support for accessible taxis

Infrastructure

Training for the industry

Recommendations

Conclusions.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9789282101032

9282101037

OCLC:

123539959