Is this chair transit ready? Does it have a safety rating for bus travel?
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I don't know about actual safety ratings or transit readiness but we live in NYC and used it daily for 4 months on subways and buses and were pleased with the performance. We have since donated it to our school where it is in use.
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Yes, my wife is a paraplegic in a nursing home, and she has twice traveled in two different commercial vans to physician/dental appointments. As a matter of fact, before investing in this chair, I asked a van operator for his opinion. Without hesitation, he said, "I recommend the Drive. They are the easiest for us to use." Be sure to order the wonderful, thick seat cushion and supplies bag. I love the latter for my reading materials when we are going somewhere.
1908814
It's not bad. I can carry two of them without problems. It is a great chair.
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Hello DWC, thank you for your interest in Drive Medical Products! Drive Medical Transport Chairs are designed to be sturdy, lightweight, portable and easy for a loved one to transport the individual sitting in the chair from place to place. Due to the products design and intended use the individual sitting in the chair would not be able to self propel. In regards to using the Transport Chair as a walking device we strongly discourage using the Transport Chair as walking device.
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It's a descent size cart, so I don't know about taking on the bus. Probably too big.Definitely don't recommend trying to commute to the beach as it doesn't go thru sand unless it's wet and compacted.
1716359
No. It is too lightweight and requires your legs to provide stability. It's great for traveling - car, bus, train, etc.
164915
This is a transport chair with 4 wheels small, like the hwhee chairs that have large wheels . the passenger in the chair to must be pushed by a person.
1607148
Hey kevin. I think its just good enough. I haven't had a chance to use mine yet but of the same thinking. As long as I keep it with me and on my back while transporting it it should be ok...hope that helps
1903450
No it doesn't.. it's definitely not designed to be used as a transportation seat ,just to sit on to rest.
1629889
I used it for my daughter's Autism walk last week and depending on how bumpy the surface you should be okay. We were pushing it on uneven sidewalks and the road. The grass was a bit tricky. Seeing as it's a heavier transport chair it was a bit harder to push than my daughter's old lightweight chair. She weighs 185 pounds but I needed a more durable 'meltdown proof' chair.
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We found the chair to be sturdy and very cleanable. I can say that there were some issues with the brakes needing adjusting several times. It was used constantly every day/all day for 6 months and still looked brand new. Hope this helps.
911314
I don't know if it is safety rated for that, but it has been secure. It has a very wide velcro tab and I don't see it going anywhere. Hope this helps.
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In my opinion, it will give you adequate padding (what is enough?), and is easily transportable. I would definitely consider taking it on a flight.
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My husband hovers between 250-265 and he's had the chair for 2 years. No problems with it at all. And it's in the back of a work truck and exposed to heat and cold.
1788481
Yes I bought it to be lighter and easier for bus travel and works great only 14 pounds. Never been I a subway with it but it's good for fast travel and folds up and back out nicely and fast.
880882
No problems with this chair. The edge of the seat is well padded and I do not experience any pressure from it.
600451
The easiest way is to put the chair face forward and pass the airline safety belt through the slots on the back of the chair. The chair is quite light and compact. I was traveling overseas alone with my one-year old, and was able to carry both the baby and the chair (and a diaper bag, and a backpack and a stroller) I still keep this chair for future flights.