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> I would love for you to experience the boarding process so you can get a feel for it, and the social stigmas around it too which is where I think you could ge
by logifail 4y ago
> I would love for you to experience the boarding process so you can get a feel for it, and the social stigmas around it too which is where I think you could get an answer to that question. Maybe watch an FPV youtube video of a traveller using the service and take note of the line to board and disembark, take note of the entry way and the luggage area and think about how it would all work with a bike.
Q: How does it work for passengers in wheelchairs?
(That is a genuine question, I was recently travelling by tram in Basel, Switzerland, and along with another random stranger pitched in to assist an elderly woman in a wheelchair who was struggling to board, partner wasn't strong enough to manage on his own. The tram doors were nice and wide, but given the height difference between the tram and the platform, a ramp sure would have helped...)
- ehnto 4y agoYep, good question. Not amazing, there are one or two seats available per train. It can be difficult to board, and not all wheelchairs sizes are able to be accommodated. Japan in general has a lot of challenges for wheelchairs, there are places that you just couldn't go, or live in, and infrastructure you can't use. A lot of Japan's infrastructure was built in the 80s and 90s, before there as many regulations about accessiblity. Especially things like walkway bridges and pathways. Lots of stairs. Houses are very often split level townhouses with staircases. I am sure it's getting better.