Taxis that can be ridden by wheelchair
At a glance
Prioritize the possibility of wheelchair access on trains and buses, and use taxis if this is not possible. Cases in which a wheelchair user takes a taxi are as follows.
It is within walking distance, but there is a steep slope that cannot be climbed in a wheelchair.
There are no railways or buses that are wheelchair accessible.
I can't drive around in a wheelchair because of the rain.
Learn about barrier-free taxis
There are 165 taxi companies in Chiba Prefecture, with approximately 5,605 taxis.There are approximately 100 companyes such as UD Taxis that are wheelchair accessible.
Choosing a taxi that suits your physical condition
Please identify yourself as a Parttime Wheelchair User or Fulltime Wheelchair User. If you are a Part-time Wheelchair User, you can get off of your wheelchair and sit in the passenger seat or back seat, so you can take regular taxis and UD taxis. In the case of regular taxis, the driver will store the folded wheelchair in the trunk.But fulltime Wheelchair Users can only ride UD taxis.
where to catch a taxi
Regular taxis can be reserved at taxi stands at stations or large commercial facilities, or by calling a taxi dispatch center.You may be able to board a barrier-free taxi (UD taxi) at a station or other location, where you can board in your wheelchair or leave your wheelchair there. Call a taxi company to request a taxi. When you do, be sure to specify UD taxi.If you see the following mark, it is a UD taxi. Use this as a reference when deciding whether to take a taxi or not.
You can get information of taxi companies in Chiba Prefecture from the following links. On the page, click on the marker on the map to get information such as the website, vehicle type, and phone number.
Taxi companies in Chiba Prefecture where you can call UD Taxi
You can get specific taxi company information from the following links. Please select the area where you are currently located. On the area page, click on the marker on the map or the company name from the list at the bottom to get information such as the website, vehicle type, and phone number.
How to ride a taxi
First, let driver know if you will be riding in a wheelchair or if you can get off of your wheelchair and get into the back seat.
The taxi driver will prepare the ramp etc.
[regular taxis]:You get off of your wheelchair and get into a taxi on your own..[barrier-free taxis]:The taxi driver will use the ramp to guide you into the taxi.
Taxi drivers store folded wheelchairs and secure wheelchairs.
The taxi driver gets in and leaves.
