Do you think it's possible to use this in the Northern CA metro transit system? Is it feasible to carry on bus's and bring down stairs on the metro?
1826287
It was not this one, but about 10 years ago, i had another scooter, i was on the metrolink in burbank got off in Palmdale and rode it to my sister house about 4 miles away, and after went back to burbank. they never said anything to me. only asked if it was gas.Even when i was riding it at night about 11 pm at night coming home from work. a burbank PD was driving next to me and ask if it was gas? i said no and he said ok and took off.
1826288
That is something you would need to ask whoever is in charge of the Metro System. It is feasible but keep in mind the scooter does weigh 95lbs.
1826289
Probably not, At least in Arizona you cannot bring lead acid batteries on public transit, as i could not catch a bus with my scooter, when the battery died. The batteries on this scooter are SLA (sealed lead acid) which cannot be brought on public transit.
92415
Metro-you can just take the components you need separately so you aren't always having to lug the big bag. Also good if the table or counter you're putting it on has limited space. The motor is the same though so if cost is the driving factor the tote will work.
728195
Not very easy to go down stairs. The unit is heavy and the wheels would probably crack if you let it drop down each step. With two people you could carry it down but still awkward. Best way to move it is lift upnon the handle and roll it around behind you.
641920
We don't have stairs but I think it would not be great on stairs. We use it as a 'fill in' vacuum for quick pick ups. We do like it but you have to be careful to get the right position to get adequate suction.
2072228
No it is not too heavy to carry up/down stairs. I take mine outside when the weather is favorable which makes me also carry it up/down one flight of stairs. I love mine. Saves money on electric bills. Hardly use the dryer
1878746
Thank you for responding. Could you please tell me what another option would be? I am thinking about its use while traveling in Asia without personal transportation.
2181321
you might be able to prop it up on its bigger rear wheels and bump it up the stairs behind you. i have done this at my mom's apartment (i have a ground floor one but she has a 2nd story one), up 2 smaller flights of stairs. if you can keep a good balance and manage that initial big "PULL!!!" then it should be manageable the rest of the way, if a little bumpy.
1447421
possible. if you haul items that fit inside the bed, and extend to or pass the tailgate such as plywood, then no problem. jus lay the plywood over the ladder and be on your way.
499492
No I wouldn't recommend it for public transportation it's not the easiest cart to maneuver around. I use it from my car to the elevator in my building. And since I moved to a private home it sits in my garage. It's great for the beach and its light weight. Most of its parts are plastic so you have to be careful not to pull or push it to roughly.
1596753
Reasonably heavy, but it has a handle on one side and small wheels on the other, so you can drag it like a suitcase. If you're only going from the van to the building you should be good! The design is nice how it goes together, it protects the speaker and the controls when in transport.
1666007
I don't have experience taking mine on a subway. But it is easy to steer and to fold/unfold quickly. For a two-kid stroller it is maneuverable and light... If compared to a single kid stroller, no it is not maneuverable, but we used to have a contours optima tandem stroller and I sold it because it was impossible to get around.
1874709
As I live on a (normally) quiet mountain, I really can't say about the city buses. It can be fairly loud, though. It seems that if you have your windows closed it would be all right for you. But you know, you can always return it if it doesn't do the trick, yes?
1787143
it could be used for your stairs, its a bit bulky to take on ond off but if its just staying put no problem
174194
While I am in California and my Mom, (I ordered this chair for her) is in Missouri, she has mentioned that she has used it to transport things around her house and even out to the mailbox. So, my answer would be that (according to my mother) it would be okay to use as a walker.
728197
It's not light but I can pick it up and carry it short distances. It does have wheels which might help. I have wheeled it between buildings but I have not tried to move it up and down stairs. Anyway, going down would be lot easier than going up which might require two people.
499490
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.
653932
I have not taken it to Europe, but it doesn't fit through the doors in my house (though it will in retail doors) so I highly doubt it would fit in (generally narrower) European shop doors. Collapsing it to get on a bus would be a major pain for any double, I have no plans to ever take it on a non-handicapped-accessible bus in the US, can't imagine it would be easier in Europe. In general, it's about the same dimensions of a large wheelchair, so if a wheelchair could get there this stroller could. I'd also note that the warranty does not cover use on stairs, which is likely a problem.