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anita_margarita in eurotravel

travel with scooter

Mar 11, 2012 13:33

My friend has a chance to travel to Europe (specifically Bonn/Koln) this fall. Her travel companion would be a 70-year old woman with mobility impairment. She uses a scooter to get around (one that recharges a battery by plugging in to electrical outlets ( Read more... )

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tudorpot March 11 2012, 23:08:31 UTC

Scooters are treated like any medical device- free transport on airlines AFAIK. Battery charging- you would need to take a power converter plug and perhaps a power bar. Get advise from retailer of scooter.
Arrange with hotels etc prior to be sure of a room that is accessible. Consider getting insurance if it is stolen, also some sort cable lock to secure it to a permanent object.
I would go to Fromers or Fodors or similar travelers forums to seek first hand accounts from others. Google earth can show you what the streets look like. Consider some practice runs getting scooter over curbs here before you go and work out strategies.

anita_margarita March 12 2012, 03:19:33 UTC

I'm glad to know about the free transport for the scooters. Will pass this along. Thanks!

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anita_margarita March 12 2012, 03:20:01 UTC

I hadn't thought of that but that is a good idea. Thanks!

lady_of_clunn March 12 2012, 11:09:07 UTC

I had to do a google image search because the first thing that came to mind was this ( ... )