Grabbing a taxi on the street is pedestrian (pun definitely intended!) for most people, but for people with disabilities, it's not going to happen—at least, not yet. Do taxi company fleets buy handicap accessible vans? Many do, particularly in larger cities, where the population of wheelchair users is substantial. But "grabbing" a handicap accessible taxi on the street is not yet an option. Wheelchair users have to call their local taxi company and request pick-up in a wheelchair accessible van. With a population that's growing and aging, the number of people who depend on wheelchairs for mobility presents a noteworthy, niche opportunity for entrepreneurs who want to provide a valuable service for profit. Accessible taxis offer money-making ventures for the 21st century. Yes, wheelchair accessible taxis make more sense in larger cities, but how about in smaller, growing cities? A smaller city or town may not have the percentage of wheelchair users living in a big city at this point in time, but populations grow, and a business-savvy entrepreneur with the foresight to modify a minivan for accessibility and hit the local market first can "own" the territory.
Handicap taxi cab minivans come in handy for groups that need a larger vehicle, too. Commercial wheelchair vans are typically roomy enough for the driver, one wheelchair, and as many as four additional passengers, unless luggage or cargo space is required. The ramp can be either rear entry or side entry, and disability vans are sturdily built to accommodate as much as 1,500 lbs.New York's Leading Provider of Green Apple Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Information Request Apply for Partner Program Green Apple Taxis Come to New York's Outer Boroughs The state Court of Appeals upheld the mayor's plan to allow a new class of taxi service in boroughs outside Manhattan, reversing a lower court that said the mayor had skirted City Council opposition by going to the state Legislature instead. The ruling is a major victory for Mayor Michael Bloomberg in his efforts to overhaul the way the city's taxis, liveries, black cars and limousines operate. The mayor wants to allow up to 18,000 livery cars to begin offering street-hail service in areas that are underserved by the existing city fleet of 13,287 yellow cabs.
Most taxis now do virtually all of their business at the city airports and in Manhattan's business and nightlife districts. Ride-Away Introduces Green Apple Partner Program Ride-Away is proud to offer a program that allows base station owners and their drivers an affordable opportunity to own an Green Apple Accessible taxi. Ride-Away offers a complete solution and for a limited time grants to offset the purchase price of wheelchair accessible livery vehicles. Contact our Taxi consultants today to see how easy and affordable owning a wheelchair accessible Green Apple Taxi is!Dealer SpotlightCheck out the newly launched Dealer Spotlight. The debut to the spotlight highlights our best selling dealers of 2016.detailsMV-1 Owners ForumThe MV-1 Owners Fourm provides the best avenue on the internet to meet other MV-1 owners, discuss the various models and features, share photos, or ask questions about the world’s only factory built wheelchair accessible vehicle. Feel free to join the group!
Facebook Owners ForumFinance Your MV-1Finance your universally-accessible MV-1 at a great low rate with Bank of America. Apply online now and get a quick decision!Apply NowLatest NewsNational Love Your Pet DayRoxanne has got me through the worst of times and has been there for me more than most humans. My life wouldn’t be the same without her.detailsNational Caregivers DayAt Mobility Ventures, we know how important care giving is and would like to recognize caregivers for all of your hard work and selflessness that you show each and every day.detailsJanuary 20th. A Day of AcceptanceJanuary 20th is also the International Day of Acceptance, and I am so proud to be able to share my "Life" daydetailsview allFind a DealerFirst Name *Last Name *Email *Zip *SubmitSearch the Accessible Dispatch siteAt your service now. Book a Taxi Now Book A Taxi Now Enter Your Pickup Address: Five Ways To Book There are five ways to book a taxi: Call our dispatch center directly: (646) 599-9999
Text a request to us: (646) 400-0789 Use our mobile appWOW Taxi (Wheels on Wheels) Book online using the form above! We're very excited about the launch of Accessible Dispatch, and we hope you are too! Show your excitement and support by posting our PDF around town! We're responding to popular demand cell phone trends with on-demand wheelchair accessible taxi service by using customized mobile software that is facilitated by the Accessible Dispatch Global Positioning System (GPS). Manhattan's accessible taxi service has now been expanded to the NYC airports! Getting an airport accessible taxi is as easy as 1-2-3! Customers only pay the metered fare and do not pay an extra charge for this service. Customers proceed to the general taxi queue for the accessible service. Please do not call Accessible Dispatch for taxi service originating at the NYC airports. For trips originating anywhere in Manhattan, please use one of the Five Ways to Order an Accessible Taxi.
On-demand service or advanced reservations accepted 24/7, 365 days from any location in Manhattan. The New York Port Authority has partnered with the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission to offer wheelchair accessible taxicab service at the airports to passengers in wheelchairs. This is a city-sponsored service provided by Accessible Dispatch. Check Out More Community Feedback » MobilityWorks Taxi has been a trusted builder and supplier of wheelchair accessible taxicabs into New York City, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Chicago, San Francisco, Houston, and many other major (and not so major) markets throughout the US. Why do so many taxi companies trust MobilityWorks Taxi? Build and offer the safest wheelchair accessible taxis on the market Have the three most popular models – Ford Transit Connect, Dodge Grand Caravan and Toyota Sienna Our models meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and have passed required safety testing including crash and Altoona testing
Flex-Flat Ramp available in all three rear-access models – ramp folds flat when not in use creating a usable deck for luggage, golf clubs or cargo Widest ramps in the industry available on the Toyota Sienna (36”) and Dodge Grand Caravan (34”) 3-year/36,000 mile warranty on upfits To find out more of the MobilityWorks Taxi difference, contact us today. With nearly 1,000 wheelchair accessible taxis on the road, MobilityWorks Taxi is one of the nation’s leading accessible taxi companies. We work directly with cab companies, city transportation regulators and taxi commissions to continue to refine our designs for passenger safety and ease-of-use by the drivers and operators. Our rear-access taxicabs are built with US-sources components in our lean manufacturing-designed facility in Akron, OH. We have invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in safety testing to ensure our vehicles meet or exceed ADA and FMVSS requirements. As part of Ford’s Mobility Alliance, we helped design the new Flex Flat Ramp system in the Ford Transit Connect.