Hi John! Thanks so much for your newsletter and all you do to promote travel for people with disabilities. Thanks for flagging the issue with wheelchair accessible taxis in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, this is an issue that is worsening pretty much across the United States. I live in Washington, DC, where the lack of accessible taxis is so bad I can't get one to show up even if I book weeks in advance. The cab companies are violating both federal and DC law, but no one cares enough to take action against them. At Dulles International Airport they have only one accessible cab operating. When I flew in a few weeks ago I couldn't get one home because it was out. I have spoke with others in cities across the US and its all the same--accessible cab service has gotten worse and doesn't really exist in a reliable way. I wish I knew what to do about this problem as it's huge for travelers using use motorized wheelchairs. In major cities in Europe it is not a problem: all London taxis are accessible, more than 1/3 in Barcelona, and 1/2 in Madrid. Why can't the US get this right and what can be done about it? Best, Kelly Mack
Next time you come to Las Vegas, Get in touch with RTCSNV Which provides paratransit buses and goes all over town, even Henderson. The cost is $3 per ride, the service is safe and pretty reliable. I use it several times a week.
Next time you come to Las Vegas, Get in touch with RTCSNV Which provides paratransit buses and goes all over town, even Henderson. The cost is $3 per ride, the service is safe and pretty reliable. I use it several times a week.
Hi John! Thanks so much for your newsletter and all you do to promote travel for people with disabilities. Thanks for flagging the issue with wheelchair accessible taxis in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, this is an issue that is worsening pretty much across the United States. I live in Washington, DC, where the lack of accessible taxis is so bad I can't get one to show up even if I book weeks in advance. The cab companies are violating both federal and DC law, but no one cares enough to take action against them. At Dulles International Airport they have only one accessible cab operating. When I flew in a few weeks ago I couldn't get one home because it was out. I have spoke with others in cities across the US and its all the same--accessible cab service has gotten worse and doesn't really exist in a reliable way. I wish I knew what to do about this problem as it's huge for travelers using use motorized wheelchairs. In major cities in Europe it is not a problem: all London taxis are accessible, more than 1/3 in Barcelona, and 1/2 in Madrid. Why can't the US get this right and what can be done about it? Best, Kelly Mack
Next time you come to Las Vegas, Get in touch with RTCSNV Which provides paratransit buses and goes all over town, even Henderson. The cost is $3 per ride, the service is safe and pretty reliable. I use it several times a week.
krallison416@aol.com
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Next time you come to Las Vegas, Get in touch with RTCSNV Which provides paratransit buses and goes all over town, even Henderson. The cost is $3 per ride, the service is safe and pretty reliable. I use it several times a week.
krallison416@aol.com