Lndon Black Cabs With Wheelchair Access

[allenlondon]

Many black cabs CLAIM to have wheelchair ramps.

Yesterday I tried one, and it was almost impossible to use ramp too steep, too short.

Any suggestion as to a ‘genuine’ black cab firm using low level floors?

Ta.

A

[bednobs]

you are right, not only is it impossible for the person pushing, it's pretty scary for the person in the chair too!

[allenlondon]

Ah, so you reckon I’m on a wild goose chase. (Good to hear from you anyway Bednobs).

Allen

[ubasses]

I tried looking for the Company my late stepfather used, no luck but found these which do not look too steep.

[ubasses]

oops - link
https://wheelchair-taxis.co.uk/

[bednobs]

that first picture looks steep, the second one less so. Part of the consideration is i guess the camber of the road, and the availability of kerb which would make things easier

[puzzled54]

I think my (late) mother used to use a company called dial-a-ride, I think they were more like vans with ramps in

[Buenchico]

The illustrations (and text) here illustrate how important it is to try to ensure that the pick-up point for a black cab has a fairly high curb:
https://wheelchairtravel.org/london/taxis/

If I was in your position, I'd possibly forget altogether about black cabs and try a reputable private hire firm instead, such as Parker Car Service:
https://www.parkercarservice.com/accessible-vehicles

[allenlondon]

Chris. Nice bit of lateral thinking - their vans might have lower floors, too. Thanks.

Allen