In the US, anyone can sue for anything. THat doesn't mean you can win. They saw the straps. How did they not understand that you don't sit on the scooter while on the bus--you sit in a bus seat. People are responsible for their own actions or lack of actions.
@@electrictroy2010 Not everyone can transfer to a bus seat, but they are normally wheelchairs and would be familiar enough of safety to actually ask. The Avis bus I was on, I did ask, and was told I’d be fine. I told them I didn’t like how I was sitting and couldn’t see how the scooter might be tied down. The public bus should know his route well enough to know which turns could upset a scooter if they regularly carry them.
We were in Alaska this time last year. We loved Ketchikan. The lumberjack show was a hoot. We could buy warm clothes in their great stores, so glad we did. So glad we did the Alaskan cruise.
Hi Don, Îm a newly retired bus driver for the Montreal city.(STM). As bus drivers, we are not allowed to touch a wheel chair nor a scooter. We lower the platform and the passengers get on by themselves. They park in the designated area and secure their brakes. There are no straps in the buses. This is how it works in Montreal. I now enjoy my retirement after 30 years , with a lot of cruises…. Thanks the great videos.
It's not like here in the United States, where bus drivers are required to secure a wheelchair or scooter, www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/07/26/2010-18255/americans-with-disabilities-act-ada-accessibility-guidelines-for-transportation-vehicles
I use a scooter all the time. And they can tip over easily. But whenever I've gotten on a bus, etc., with my scooter they have always strapped me in. But I have also learned to set my feet on the floor while traveling in a bus in order to adjust to any dramatic "shifts" by the bus. You just can't be too careful. I would venture to say that at 90 years old, this fella wasn't overly aware during the ride. At that age, SOMEONE should have been looking out for him!
I was thinking feet on floor too, even strapped in you can fall off. In Port Canaveral Avis insisted on putting me up the lift then wouldn’t let me transfer. They strapped the scooter down as I recall, but not me. I was not happy about that transfer, thankfully it was a short drive but then most accidents happen close to “home”!
My wife and I were on a Alaskan cruise last year when we got into some rough waters.... My wife was on her mobility scooter waiting for the elevator when the ship rolled at a weird angle and tipped her over. Thank God she didn't break anything. She was bruised from the fall, but other wise ok. The crew came to her aid and did everything they could to help her. I know this isn't like the gentleman in your story.... but never did suing HAL for any reason come across our minds. I think you have to take responsibility for your self if you're using a mobility scooter.....
I work for a city bus company. The policy for our company with mobility devices is: driver has to help if the person in mobility device asks for help. With strapping the device, operator has to offer to secure with straps. If the person in mobile device declines being strapped in. It now becomes their own responsibility if anything happens. I don’t know Ketchikan city bus companies policy.
@jhmcd2 FALSE. Per the 10th amendment the States make their own laws regarding transportation (like speed limits, drivers licenses, seatbelt use or not, etc). The feds are not involved .
Where I live, (NYC) the bus drivers do strap in the people who are in wheelchairs or motorized wheelchairs. However, I don't know the laws in Ketchikan. They might not have the same policies.
@electrictroy2010 Not to say your wrong, but I've worked for two seperate bus companies and the both stated it was law to offer and not to require. I wonder if it was a state law rather than Federal as they put it. I do know there was a lawsuite at the heart of it.
My ex husband is a bus driver for the city of Los Angeles. He always has to secure a person in a scooter or wheelchair before moving on. If not, the driver is liable
What a beautiful sunny day in Ketchikan! Last week when I was there it was raining and cold - but I still loved it. Gorgeous scenery and crisp clean air. Enjoy.
We’re from Washington state and we’ve always seen our public bus drivers strap in the scooter folks. As a retired nurse, my personal opinion is that you can’t expect a 90-year-old person with mobility issues to strap themselves in. It’s just common sense.
toronto transit, the drivers on street cars are behind bullet proof protection. I couldnt get my rolling walker up the stairs. Two Chinese men jumped up and lifted on the walker, and helped me on. Before they got off they talked to others on board to make sure I'd be helped off at the hospital when we got there. They did. I was a visitor from out of the city, new walker user, and was not expecti g the indifference of the TTC when theyd been so different when i lived there as a university student. No as a visitor, wheeltrans, disabled transit not an option for just a Drs appointment. I was so grateful for the publics help.
It is wonderful for everybody but the residents. I was walking with a friend in Ketchikan in May, it was around 50 degrees I was in short sleeves as was my friend. One big ugly ship was in port. We met one person wearing a down jacket who asked if we wern't cold. We answered, no we were not cold. As we walked away, my friend turned to me and said, "I think we just met our first turon of the season".
Don - So enjoy your video's and cruising tips. I do wish you'd cruise on Crystal and Oceania for a review and comments from an agent's view point. You are looking great and happy you have your health issues far behind you. Stay healthy and happy. Bon Voyage.
@@electrictroy2010 It's not about what the law requires, but what the industry practice is. The argument that if the driver, wherever they are, doesn't perform to the industry standard, then it's negligence is a strong one.
We just got off 2 weeks on Radiance OTS. It was _crisper_ then! Couldn't walk the Mt Robert's trail because it was iced in, and we cancelled our Denver glacier hike due to snow.
Even my own public buses require the driver to help strap in disabled riders if they have a wheelchair or scooter. I'm really surprised the driver didn't help.
I work on cruise ships and sometimes crew members think guests should stay on board and not put everyone at risk for their own safety. At certain age, you should just accept it and act accordingly.
Because of an old ankle injury, I have a limit of a few thousand steps per day. I have a scooter and it enables me to do Disneyland and amusement parks with the family. At Disney we are required to get out of the scooter and take a seat on the bus ride. Much safer since an empty scooter is not top heavy. Navigating crowds is hard because pedestrians don't see us. Hope your niece doesn't get too frustrated by the pedestrians.
Here in Gainesville, Florida (Alachua County) the bus drivers ARE required to tie down mobility scooters, as well as wheelchairs. Walkers and rollators are required to be folded up and out of the way of passenger throughways. We also have paratransit services that are required to do the same. Unfortunately, there are no seatbelts available. Go figure.
For those that are saying, the responsibility is totally on the scooter rider, if you are needing a mobility scooter, you probably don’t have the agility to climb underneath there and attach those straps. It usually has to be done by another person. If the other person traveling with the person that is using the mobility scooter is a senior citizen. They may not have the ability to take care of those straps.seatbelt is different than straps anchored in the floor to go around the base of a scooter
@stillwellelectric6607 then if you or your partner can not do that again you need to make sure you can find different ways of getting places. You are not special and expect people to catter to you. It is. Called planning. Or personal responsibility
There is no "policy" for securing scooter/wheelchair on any public transit; the user need to read the signs (Chicago system) next to the wheelchair space.
Here's the thing about this. In the US, you are NOT ALLOWED to tell a personal with a wheel chair or mobility device to use the straps to lock it down. You can only suggest it, that's it. If they turn you don't, then you keep on going.
I live here in Phoenix and the bus drivers here on public transit straps each customer in a scooter in before we continue on the route. It must be a policy here.
Drivers in the Vancouver area always ensure scooters and wheel chairs are secured, as it is a safety issue - not only for the individual concerned, but also for other passengers! They also make sure those using mobility devices (like Rollator s)have the brakes locked BEFORE the start up the bus again.
Just in Skagway yesterday and you must shuttle to the pier on Celebrity as they don’t want you to walk near the rock slide area. On the shuttle, we had a scooter guest and the bus driver secured it in a special spot. They also had a special shuttle for handicap access.
I was recently in a cruise hired bus, going from Southampton to airport, and the bus driver had to make a sudden stop. I had had this happen before, and I since have strapped byself especially in the front seats. The cruisers on my left had not used the seat belts. I would think that before any trip, the driver would say, "I highly suggest you put on your seatbelt" and let it go at that. Nothing happened but it could have happened.
In the Washington DC area, public bus drivers help passengers in wheelchairs and scooters. If the passenger doesn’t want to be strapped in, the driver will ask if passenger will put on the brakes and if they are comfortable holding on to a strap to keep them from moving. If everything is okay, then the driver will go back to their seat to drive the bus.
I drive a public transportation, Para-Transit bus. I deal with scooters and wheel chair passengers daily. It is absolutlely policy that a passenger, such as you described, be secured by the driver. It is not the passenger's responsibility, it is mandatory that the driver secure the passenger and mobility device BEFORE the bus is allowed to move. We receive very specific training both when we are hired, as well as continuing education while employed dealing with this very issue. This passenger is not the party responsible. The driver and his employer ARE.
I hope I'm still able to cruise when I am 90!!!! The driver is responsible to ensure that passengers have their seat belts on before moving a vehicle. Why not on Buses?
Those scooters are dangerous as in previous comments. It should be turned off / brakes on. If they have additional needs maybe they should be staying within an area close to the ship. I hear woodlands is a really good shop there and you just need to cross the road. So simple and easy to do.
This is from Ottawa Transit Wait for the bus near the bus stop flag. Stay clear of the curb until the bus is fully stopped. Wait until the other passengers exit. The operator will lower the bus and extend the ramp at the front door. If the operator doesn’t lower the bus or deploy the ramp, and you need it to board, ask him or her to do so. Wait until the bus is lowered or the ramp is fully extended. Board the bus. Position yourself in one of the two designated spaces for customers who use mobility devices, which are located near the front of the bus. These spaces are identified with the blue-and-white ISA (wheelchair) symbol, which is posted on the adjacent window. If the fold-down seats in these spaces are occupied, ask the occupants to please yield their seat. If necessary, ask the operator to make a priority-seating announcement. If you are able to, back into the space so that the rear of your wheelchair or scooter is against the padded backrest. Set the brakes or turn off the device. Secure the optional stability belt if you want.
I used to travel with 2 women who used mobility scooters - the driver ALWAYS strapped the scooters without prompting -- - however , the passengers in this instance should have made sure driver strapped them in. -
Scooters rented for cruising are narrow to accommodate the doorway on the ship. They can also be top heavy and without any training it could easily be a problem . I have seen them flip over on cruises before. I know truck drivers have to secure their loads . Every bus I have taken the bus driver has assisted me with strapping my chair in place.
Sapphire princess, weren't they the ones that pasangers were brought on the ship then taken back off in Canada? They only got 75% off a future cruise? Sorry, if thats the same ship, i wouldn't be happy. Full refund on that cruise then 75% off the next, then maybe. That was a mess. Was it 2 different ships?
public bus the driver has to do the same thing as the Disney transit system however, the problem we've been having in Toronto is people are upset that their scooters have to be tied down and wheelchairs have to be tied down. We have had numerous incidents delay in the transit system with entitled riders.
Never ceases to amaze me how greedy people get when they think they have a chance. Possibly pay the medical bills and a little for pain, but, emotional and marital is greed. I do think the couple have some responsibility if they noticed the straps and did nothing.
In the US, anyone can sue for anything. THat doesn't mean you can win. They saw the straps. How did they not understand that you don't sit on the scooter while on the bus--you sit in a bus seat. People are responsible for their own actions or lack of actions.
Not everyone can transfer well in public spaces.
@redhatbear1135 ARE their mouths broken? Just ask the driver to secure the straps. Or hell to move to a bus seat
@@electrictroy2010 Not everyone can transfer to a bus seat, but they are normally wheelchairs and would be familiar enough of safety to actually ask.
The Avis bus I was on, I did ask, and was told I’d be fine. I told them I didn’t like how I was sitting and couldn’t see how the scooter might be tied down.
The public bus should know his route well enough to know which turns could upset a scooter if they regularly carry them.
We were in Alaska this time last year. We loved Ketchikan. The lumberjack show was a hoot. We could buy warm clothes in their great stores, so glad we did. So glad we did the Alaskan cruise.
Loved that beautiful scenery at the beginning today.
Beautiful Alaskan scenic introduction to todays video
There's a principle in the law called " the assumption of risk". This will be interesting.
Hi Don, Îm a newly retired bus driver for the Montreal city.(STM). As bus drivers, we are not allowed to touch a wheel chair nor a scooter. We lower the platform and the passengers get on by themselves. They park in the designated area and secure their brakes. There are no straps in the buses. This is how it works in Montreal. I now enjoy my retirement after 30 years , with a lot of cruises…. Thanks the great videos.
That’s what I remember in Rome too.
It's not like here in the United States, where bus drivers are required to secure a wheelchair or scooter,
www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/07/26/2010-18255/americans-with-disabilities-act-ada-accessibility-guidelines-for-transportation-vehicles
Love Ketchikan, and Alaska So beautiful, Hope you and your group are enjoying the cruise.
I use a scooter all the time. And they can tip over easily. But whenever I've gotten on a bus, etc., with my scooter they have always strapped me in. But I have also learned to set my feet on the floor while traveling in a bus in order to adjust to any dramatic "shifts" by the bus. You just can't be too careful. I would venture to say that at 90 years old, this fella wasn't overly aware during the ride. At that age, SOMEONE should have been looking out for him!
I was thinking feet on floor too, even strapped in you can fall off.
In Port Canaveral Avis insisted on putting me up the lift then wouldn’t let me transfer. They strapped the scooter down as I recall, but not me. I was not happy about that transfer, thankfully it was a short drive but then most accidents happen close to “home”!
My wife and I were on a Alaskan cruise last year when we got into some rough waters.... My wife was on her mobility scooter waiting for the elevator when the ship rolled at a weird angle and tipped her over. Thank God she didn't break anything. She was bruised from the fall, but other wise ok. The crew came to her aid and did everything they could to help her. I know this isn't like the gentleman in your story.... but never did suing HAL for any reason come across our minds. I think you have to take responsibility for your self if you're using a mobility scooter.....
I work for a city bus company. The policy for our company with mobility devices is: driver has to help if the person in mobility device asks for help. With strapping the device, operator has to offer to secure with straps. If the person in mobile device declines being strapped in. It now becomes their own responsibility if anything happens. I don’t know Ketchikan city bus companies policy.
That's nation wide, its on the Federal level.
@jhmcd2 FALSE. Per the 10th amendment the States make their own laws regarding transportation (like speed limits, drivers licenses, seatbelt use or not, etc). The feds are not involved
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Where I live, (NYC) the bus drivers do strap in the people who are in wheelchairs or motorized wheelchairs. However, I don't know the laws in Ketchikan. They might not have the same policies.
@electrictroy2010 Not to say your wrong, but I've worked for two seperate bus companies and the both stated it was law to offer and not to require. I wonder if it was a state law rather than Federal as they put it. I do know there was a lawsuite at the heart of it.
Hi Don! Saw you at nugget falls. It was nice meeting you, and thanks for taking time to take a picture with me!
My ex husband is a bus driver for the city of Los Angeles. He always has to secure a person in a scooter or wheelchair before moving on. If not, the driver is liable
Well that’s California. Alaska has a totally different set of laws. So do the other 48 states
@@electrictroy2010 ADA is federal covering all 50 states
Same in Las Vegas
That’s Georgia, nj and ny policy as well….u still have time to delete that crazy response … smh
My dream is to go on an Alaska cruise. It looks so beautiful. Thank you for showing some pictures
All the Alaska ports are lovely. 💕
I live in Ketchikan and ride the senior van. I’ve always seen the driver make sure everyone is strapped on. This was not a Ketchikan bus.
What a beautiful place to live❤
My wife was strapped in by the driver. He even double checked it.
Love those views of Alaska, can’t wait to go back. Enjoyed todays show
The introduction was amazing. Alaska is my favorite cruise port! Thank you sharing your cruise with us!
I've never known a public transit bus where the drivers strapped people or instructed them on strapping themselves in.
They do it on Salt Lake City (UTA) buses.
@marilynsue4273 THIS is Alaska though with different laws
What a beautiful sunny day in Ketchikan! Last week when I was there it was raining and cold - but I still loved it. Gorgeous scenery and crisp clean air. Enjoy.
I'm always amazed at the way people jump to judgement without any knowledge of the facts.
Love the new opening, but mad at you for making me jealous. I appreciate all you do
Sorry to hear about the injury but since none of were on the bus I don’t want to jump to conclusions about who is at falt.
No wonder our courts are so backed up. SMH
As a wheelchair user (paralysis). I hate the fact that I have to navigate around, find an alternate route because of these mobility scooters.
Enjoy the cool crisp Alaska air. It’s hot here in Florida.
I never get tired of that Alaska scenery.
We’re from Washington state and we’ve always seen our public bus drivers strap in the scooter folks. As a retired nurse, my personal opinion is that you can’t expect a 90-year-old person with mobility issues to strap themselves in. It’s just common sense.
toronto transit, the drivers on street cars are behind bullet proof protection. I couldnt get my rolling walker up the stairs. Two Chinese men jumped up and lifted on the walker, and helped me on. Before they got off they talked to others on board to make sure I'd be helped off at the hospital when we got there. They did. I was a visitor from out of the city, new walker user, and was not expecti g the indifference of the TTC when theyd been so different when i lived there as a university student. No as a visitor, wheeltrans, disabled transit not an option for just a Drs appointment. I was so grateful for the publics help.
It is wonderful for everybody but the residents. I was walking with a friend in Ketchikan in May, it was around 50 degrees I was in short sleeves as was my friend. One big ugly ship was in port. We met one person wearing a down jacket who asked if we wern't cold. We answered, no we were not cold. As we walked away, my friend turned to me and said, "I think we just met our first turon of the season".
How could he have not known that not being strapped in was going to be a problem?
I love Alaskan cruises. But always make great suggestions
Don - So enjoy your video's and cruising tips. I do wish you'd cruise on Crystal and Oceania for a review and comments from an agent's view point. You are looking great and happy you have your health issues far behind you. Stay healthy and happy. Bon Voyage.
Love the intro Don! We will be there July 1 on the Grand Princess. Looking forward to seeing Alaska again!
Ketchikan is my favorite Alaska port. Haven’t been back since the mudslides. Can’t wait to get back there someday.
This will be our first cruise in 16 days. Looking forward to following in your footsteps.
loved visiting Ketchican!
A few years ago our ship had propultion problems and we missed Ketchekan.
this is why water comes with a water label now
Hey Don. Here in Seattle the public buses has to strap down wheel chairs and scooters.
Wrong state. This is Alaska with different laws
@@electrictroy2010 Here, in Seattle where I presently am, Metro drivers do strap wheelchairs and scooters
Sounds like some negligence but I’m so sick of everyone suing for everything!
Welcome to America, the most litigious country in the world!.
Just a beautiful place
As a person who uses a walker and sometimes a wheelchair it would be too much for me to get up and strap myself in.
Suing has been out of control for way too long. Nobody wants to be self accountable anymore it seems.
@8:00 In Houston, the Metro drivers will strap in scooters once they're onboard.
But this is Alaska with different laws
@@electrictroy2010 It's not about what the law requires, but what the industry practice is. The argument that if the driver, wherever they are, doesn't perform to the industry standard, then it's negligence is a strong one.
We just got off 2 weeks on Radiance OTS. It was _crisper_ then! Couldn't walk the Mt Robert's trail because it was iced in, and we cancelled our Denver glacier hike due to snow.
Most public systems require that all A.D.A devices be secured and customer themselves be belted in.
Even my own public buses require the driver to help strap in disabled riders if they have a wheelchair or scooter. I'm really surprised the driver didn't help.
I work on cruise ships and sometimes crew members think guests should stay on board and not put everyone at risk for their own safety. At certain age, you should just accept it and act accordingly.
Have a blast 🎉
Because of an old ankle injury, I have a limit of a few thousand steps per day. I have a scooter and it enables me to do Disneyland and amusement parks with the family. At Disney we are required to get out of the scooter and take a seat on the bus ride. Much safer since an empty scooter is not top heavy. Navigating crowds is hard because pedestrians don't see us. Hope your niece doesn't get too frustrated by the pedestrians.
Lov Ketchikan, enjoy your visit!
We have been to Alaska on two cruises and looking to do it again.
2 many scooters, take responsibility for yourself is an option.
Hi Don I used to work for a state public bus system we had to strap wc person down. I got into trouble one time the person didn’t want to do it.
Beautiful Intro. Thank you.
Here in Florida the bus drivers are required to buckle in wheelchairs and scooters for safety
Love Ketchikan. It is about my favorite port of any.
Here in Gainesville, Florida (Alachua County) the bus drivers ARE required to tie down mobility scooters, as well as wheelchairs. Walkers and rollators are required to be folded up and out of the way of passenger throughways. We also have paratransit services that are required to do the same. Unfortunately, there are no seatbelts available. Go figure.
If I don't put on my seat belt, can I sue the driver? People need to take responsibility for themselves.
This is the main point. They maybe a little confused but adults do not need to be told that a bus moves.
Thank You! No Kidding!
For those that are saying, the responsibility is totally on the scooter rider, if you are needing a mobility scooter, you probably don’t have the agility to climb underneath there and attach those straps. It usually has to be done by another person. If the other person traveling with the person that is using the mobility scooter is a senior citizen. They may not have the ability to take care of those straps.seatbelt is different than straps anchored in the floor to go around the base of a scooter
@stillwellelectric6607 then if you or your partner can not do that again you need to make sure you can find different ways of getting places. You are not special and expect people to catter to you. It is. Called planning. Or personal responsibility
@@stillwellelectric6607 I’ve never been allowed to do my own tie downs. The hop on hop offs though aren’t very god for anyone to fasten. I transfer!
As a passenger on a bus, you are not required to use your seat belt. It is at your own risk. Why are scooters any different?
Getting to ketcan in july on pricins excited !! Mike
I have been on public transit and the driver was always required to strip in the scooter, or wheelchair before moving the bus.
Beautiful scenery. Was there a year ago.
Enjoy that crisp air as it is 30 near your neck of the woods.
Glad I got to see Ketchikan when I did.
Hmm in Mesquite Nevada the bus driver always strapped the wheel chair and scooters in. Beautiful picture of the ships
There is no "policy" for securing scooter/wheelchair on any public transit; the user need to read the signs (Chicago system) next to the wheelchair space.
Here's the thing about this. In the US, you are NOT ALLOWED to tell a personal with a wheel chair or mobility device to use the straps to lock it down. You can only suggest it, that's it. If they turn you don't, then you keep on going.
I live here in Phoenix and the bus drivers here on public transit straps each customer in a scooter in before we continue on the route. It must be a policy here.
Drivers in the Vancouver area always ensure scooters and wheel chairs are secured, as it is a safety issue - not only for the individual concerned, but also for other passengers! They also make sure those using mobility devices (like Rollator s)have the brakes locked BEFORE the start up the bus again.
Beautiful
I love Alaska.
Just in Skagway yesterday and you must shuttle to the pier on Celebrity as they don’t want you to walk near the rock slide area. On the shuttle, we had a scooter guest and the bus driver secured it in a special spot. They also had a special shuttle for handicap access.
I was recently in a cruise hired bus, going from Southampton to airport, and the bus driver had to make a sudden stop. I had had this happen before, and I since have strapped byself especially in the front seats. The cruisers on my left had not used the seat belts. I would think that before any trip, the driver would say, "I highly suggest you put on your seatbelt" and let it go at that. Nothing happened but it could have happened.
In the Washington DC area, public bus drivers help passengers in wheelchairs and scooters. If the passenger doesn’t want to be strapped in, the driver will ask if passenger will put on the brakes and if they are comfortable holding on to a strap to keep them from moving. If everything is okay, then the driver will go back to their seat to drive the bus.
Stunning
I drive a public transportation, Para-Transit bus. I deal with scooters and wheel chair passengers daily. It is absolutlely policy that a passenger, such as you described, be secured by the driver. It is not the passenger's responsibility, it is mandatory that the driver secure the passenger and mobility device BEFORE the bus is allowed to move. We receive very specific training both when we are hired, as well as continuing education while employed dealing with this very issue. This passenger is not the party responsible. The driver and his employer ARE.
I hope I'm still able to cruise when I am 90!!!! The driver is responsible to ensure that passengers have their seat belts on before moving a vehicle. Why not on Buses?
Had a great time in Alaska last week.
Those scooters are dangerous as in previous comments. It should be turned off / brakes on. If they have additional needs maybe they should be staying within an area close to the ship. I hear woodlands is a really good shop there and you just need to cross the road. So simple and easy to do.
This is from Ottawa Transit
Wait for the bus near the bus stop flag.
Stay clear of the curb until the bus is fully stopped.
Wait until the other passengers exit.
The operator will lower the bus and extend the ramp at the front door. If the operator doesn’t lower the bus or deploy the ramp, and you need it to board, ask him or her to do so.
Wait until the bus is lowered or the ramp is fully extended.
Board the bus.
Position yourself in one of the two designated spaces for customers who use mobility devices, which are located near the front of the bus. These spaces are identified with the blue-and-white ISA (wheelchair) symbol, which is posted on the adjacent window.
If the fold-down seats in these spaces are occupied, ask the occupants to please yield their seat.
If necessary, ask the operator to make a priority-seating announcement.
If you are able to, back into the space so that the rear of your wheelchair or scooter is against the padded backrest.
Set the brakes or turn off the device.
Secure the optional stability belt if you want.
I used to travel with 2 women who used mobility scooters - the driver ALWAYS strapped the scooters without prompting -- - however , the passengers in this instance should have made sure driver strapped them in. -
Yes, people need to take responsibility for themselves. Do not blame it. Someone else
Scooters rented for cruising are narrow to accommodate the doorway on the ship. They can also be top heavy and without any training it could easily be a problem . I have seen them flip over on cruises before. I know truck drivers have to secure their loads . Every bus I have taken the bus driver has assisted me with strapping my chair in place.
In Florida public bus drivers strap passengers in on scooters and wheel chairs
In Singapore, it is the mobility scooter passenger’s responsibility to strap himself down securely.
On our local buses there are signs that say " ask your operator to fully strap in the restraints for your mobility vehicle."
Nope! It's up to driver not rider.u can post any sign! Falls under dept of transportation! Protect them. Sue
😂😂😂😂 incredible how people try to get advantage
Sapphire princess, weren't they the ones that pasangers were brought on the ship then taken back off in Canada? They only got 75% off a future cruise? Sorry, if thats the same ship, i wouldn't be happy. Full refund on that cruise then 75% off the next, then maybe. That was a mess. Was it 2 different ships?
The driver should be courteous enough to help them.
Welcome to America 😢
If the driver stops to strap everyone in he'll never reach the scheduled destination !
public bus the driver has to do the same thing as the Disney transit system however, the problem we've been having in Toronto is people are upset that their scooters have to be tied down and wheelchairs have to be tied down. We have had numerous incidents delay in the transit system with entitled riders.
In New York City, the bus driver carefully straps in a person in a wheelchair or a scooter. I'm sure that's the law.
In every city I've been in the driver straps the chair in.
I use a scooter at Disney World and each driver would make sure the belts are on properly
Looks so beautiful
Never ceases to amaze me how greedy people get when they think they have a chance. Possibly pay the medical bills and a little for pain, but, emotional and marital is greed. I do think the couple have some responsibility if they noticed the straps and did nothing.
There has to be some policy points that may be missing.