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Improving access to taxis.

Title
Improving access to taxis.
Publication
Paris, France : OECD, c2007.

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Additional Authors
  • European Conference of Ministers of Transport.
  • International Road Transport Union.
Description
83 p.; 23 cm.
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.
Subject
  • Motor vehicles > Design and construction
  • Paratransit services
  • People with disabilities > Transportation
  • Taxicabs > Economic aspects
  • Taxicabs
Note
  • A joint study by European Conference of Ministers of Transport and International Road Transport Union.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Summary -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Background -- 3. The Need for Accessibility -- 4. Methodology -- 5. The Taxi Market -- Numbers and types of vehicles -- Licensing and control -- Financial benefits -- Structure of the trade -- Provision of taxis for disabled people -- 6. Design for Wheelchair Accessibility -- Research on design requirements -- Current and suggested design parameters -- Matching the "ideal" design standards -- Practical designs for wheelchair passengers -- 7. Taxis for Other Disabled People -- 8. The Proportion of Wheelchair-Accessible Taxis -- 9. Dispatch and Control of Taxis -- 10. Encouraging the Provision of Accessible Taxis -- 11.Support for Accessible Taxis -- 12. Infrastructure -- 13. Training for the Industry -- 14. Recommendations -- Wheelchair-accessible taxis -- Standard accessible taxis -- Encouraging the provision of accessible taxis -- Infrastructure -- Training -- 15. Conclusions -- Annex 1. Companies and Organisations Consulted
ISBN
  • 9789282101032
  • 9282101037
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Harvard Library