Vixen.*@f11.n203.z1.fidonet.org (Vixen *) (02/12/90)
Index Number: 6691
Hi,
I always thought that policies disallowing the drivers from helping
wheelchair users who are unable to secure themselves as uttely
rediculous and maddening. I suppose their theory is that if the
wheelchair becomes loose and its occupant is some way injured, then
since "they" did not secure the chair, they are not repsonsible and
therefore safe from litigation?
I wonder if that would really hold up in court? Afterall, if a bus
provides a service and a ride to a wheelchair user, I would suspect
that the carrier is just as liable for that passengers safety and
comfort while in the drivers charge as is any other passenger. It
would seem a greater risk for drivers to purposely leave a chair
loose and unsecured than to simply show the driver how to assist
those who need assistance.
What's next. a decision to remove bus service to wheelchair users
and other disABLED because we "may" be injured on their carriers?
If I can get there, I am going.
Keepin' the faith!
. Vixen
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