Yes, I know that. But they should also be more lenient and EQUAL when it comes right down to it. Otherwise I see it as another way to make more money off the disabled or elderly.
It is not like we are renting brand-new, showcase vehicles. They are used vehicles and they could also write off the expense justified being for the handicapped/disabled. Lori On Fri, Jul 4, 2008 at 3:31 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The cost build and buy an accessible van is 4 times the cost of a rental > car. Hence the cost of renting an accessible van should be 4 times that of > a rental car. The smallest car rental agency has more cars to rent then all > the accessible van rental companies together. Hope that explains the cost > of renting. > > Best Wishes > > In a message dated 7/4/2008 5:23:49 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > But where does one get accessible transportation to use every day after > they get to their destination? I have not seen anything offered *unless > it is a bigger city* where your destination lies. > > PLUS being affordable and not excessively expensive because it's a > handicapped vehicle. The prices I have seen for those places who DO have > van rentals... *cost more than the flight and the vacation/trip.* > ** > Answers anyone*?* > > Lori > > On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 4:24 PM, Greg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> That place changed some rules from first statements. You have to >> transfer into the planes seats for take offs and landings, but can get back >> into the wheelchair during the flight. Still much better. Plus the no >> waiting at the airports 2 hours early. No sending your chair to the great >> unknown "baggage" where pieces end up broke or missing. Sure it's a smaller, >> slower, plane, but not a lot. Prices look reasonable. And using smaller >> airports can be much closer for most people. I'm using it next time I fly. >> >> >> >> I say a List user in a power chair sucks it up and takes one for the team >> and tries them out… (-: >> >> Greg >> >> >> >> http://www.iflymat.org/flying.htm >> >> *Eligible passengers include:* >> >> - Persons who use power wheelchairs and are medically able to ride in >> a small aircraft. Currently, you must be transferred to the aircraft seat >> on take off and landing. (these aircraft seat armrests lower completely) >> >> However, during the flight you can be transferred back to your >> wheelchair which will remain right next to you the entire flight. >> >> - Persons who use manual wheelchairs and are medically able to ride in >> a small aircraft. After transferring to the aircraft seat, your >> wheelchair >> will remain in the aircraft cabin, free from damage. >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> *From:* Dan T [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 02, 2008 6:50 PM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* [QUAD-L] Air transportation >> >> >> >> A while back there was a great deal of anticipation about air >> transportation in which a wheelchair user could stay in the chair during the >> flight. Did this become a reality? >> > > > > -- > Lori > C4/5 complete quad, 27 years post > Tucson, AZ > > > > > ------------------------------ > Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used > cars<http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007> > . > -- Lori C4/5 complete quad, 27 years post Tucson, AZ
