Hailing Uber While Wheeling
UTC Spring 2024 Seminar Series Online Presentation
April 11, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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The third UTC Seminar Series presentation of the Spring 2024 semester will continue the theme of paratransit with a conversation that centers on rideshare services and patrons who rely on wheelchairs.
Dr. Mahtot Gebresselassie will present her work that investigated wheelchair accessibility of Uber- and Lyft-hailed transportation from the perspective of wheelchair users. Her work examined their perceptions, experiences, and preferences. A survey of 341 wheelchair users in the U.S. was conducted to understand general trends and patterns. Data collected from 224 complete and 117 partial responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics and linear and logistic regressions.
The findings indicated that some wheelchair users were satisfied with the service, but others experienced challenges, including service denial by drivers and lack of accessible vehicles. Almost half of those without Uber or Lyft experience perceived Uber and Lyft as a viable means of transportation. The study also showed that the propensity to be an Uber or Lyft user is associated with type of wheelchair, having access to a vehicle, and level of education.
The event will be held on zoom and all interested parties are invited to participate.
Visit this link to access a Box folder with the zoom presentation, an audio only version, the Chat questions, and the PowerPoint deck.
Read an article from Dr. Gebresselassie published March 25 in The Conversation online magazine on legal actions taken related to rideshare services and passengers in wheelchairs.
Date posted
Mar 22, 2024
Date updated
Apr 11, 2024
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