Teenagers Boot Wheelchair User Off Train, Sharing Sidewalks with Robots and more
Accessible travel news roundup: Wheelchair accessible funicular, Disney Access Pass challenged in court, wheelchair charging stations & more.
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Accessible Cabins at Yosemite, Hunting Expedition for Wheelchair Users, Delta Ignores DOT Mandate and more
Accessible travel news roundup: ADA cabins at Yosemite National Park, a new accessibility committee at DOT, 15 all-terrain track chairs for rent & more.
Rapid Growth of Dockless Bikeshare, Scooter Systems Brings New Accessibility Challenges
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics reports that nearly 300 bikeshare and e-scooter systems exist, together serving more than 200 cities.
Top 10 Signs That Accessible Travel is Going Mainstream
The TravelAbility Summit will build on the work evidenced here, signs that the travel industry is becomig more accessible in response to demand.
Ranking the World’s Safest Cities to Visit in 2019
Travelers should consider The Economist’s Safe Cities Index 2019, which ranks the world’s major cities according to personal safety and security.
Disney Cruise Line Debuts New Accessible Shore Excursions
Disney Cruise Line has announced a new partnership that will bring wheelchair accessible shore excursions to 39 ports around the world.
Fatal Hotel Shuttle Crash, Off-road Wheelchair Rentals, Airline Sends Wheelchair on Wrong Flight and more
A roundup of accessible travel news including a deadly hotel shuttle crash, a new accessible vehicle from Toyota, bad news from American Airlines and more.
Top Travel Loyalty Programs Honored at 2019 Freddie Awards
More than 7 million votes were cast in the 2019 Freddie Awards, which recognized the top loyalty programs in the travel industry.
Free Wheelchair Taxi Rides on Election Day, Bush 41’s ADA Van Donated and more
A roundup of accessible travel news including a Presidential wheelchair van, new guidelines for transporting children with disabilities and more.
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