Taxis for Senior Transportation
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Summary
As increasing numbers of older adults stop or limit their driving
and consider other options for mobility, there is likely to be increased attention focused on the use of taxicabs. Taxis certainly offer the opportunity for independence and personalized service; however, there are at least two barriers to widespread use of taxis for transportation: the limited availability of taxis, and the cost of rides. Learn more about the challenges, solutions and potential strategies.
and consider other options for mobility, there is likely to be increased attention focused on the use of taxicabs. Taxis certainly offer the opportunity for independence and personalized service; however, there are at least two barriers to widespread use of taxis for transportation: the limited availability of taxis, and the cost of rides. Learn more about the challenges, solutions and potential strategies.
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Sources
National Center on Senior Transportation
Programs/Initiatives
States
Keywords
Mobility; Increasing use of Taxicabs; Senior Friendly Taxi Service; Vouchers
Contact
National Center on
Senior Transportation
1425 K Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, D.C. 20005
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ncst@easterseals.com
Phone
866-528-6278