Mobility Scooter Usage in London – Results From the Scootability Project

摘要: Mobility is inextricably linked to the quality of life, and becomes critical for older people those with disabilities. Without effective assistance, life disabilities diminished. impairments increase age, given aging population, it increasingly important provide diverse accessible transport services meet this growing need. Compared public modes, private car has one advantage: relative independence driver concerning time destination. Many therefore do not want give up driving. The personal electric vehicles (PEV), as an alternative mode, can independent travel people. Moreover, health requirements using a PEV are less than driving car. Personal especially scooters, popular among Some schemes related scooters appearing. ScootAbility scheme piloted in London borough Camden Islington. aimed at aged 55 over living mobility open from different ethnic communities. project particularly targeted isolated/housebound disabled provides Electric Vehicles - or wheelchairs on loan. currently provided without charge delivered person’s home but have be prebooked least 2 days. maximum period rent 3 days time. It expected that experience will cast light merits extending wider area under 55. During assessment ScootAbility, series in-depth focus groups were convened investigate people’s experiences, reasons why some eligible use it. In addition groups, diaries assigned small sample They required fill every day month before joining again during after ScootAbility. diary find out impact behavior.