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Taxis for Senior Transportation
03/25/2011 | 596 Requests *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.
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Available Files
- Paper Off-site link (16 pages)
Keywords
Transportation; Mobility; Increasing use of Taxicabs; Senior Friendly Taxi Service; Vouchers
Topic
Accessibility, Aging Issues
Type/Tool
Policy alerts, briefs, letters & papers
Source
National Center on Senior Transportation
State
All States/Territories
Date Created
03/25/2011
Contact
National Center on Senior Transportation
1425 K Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, D.C. 20005
ncst@easterseals.com
866-528-6278
1425 K Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, D.C. 20005
ncst@easterseals.com
866-528-6278
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HCBS / Clearinghouse for the Community Living Exchange Collaborative / (http://www.hcbs.org)