Uber doesn't need to offer wheelchair-accessible vehicles in all cites, judge rules'The anticipated cost here is too high for the limited service that would result.'By S. Dent, 07.27.2022
British Airways is testing autonomous electric wheelchairs at JFKThe wheelchair was designed by frequent CES favorite Whill. By I. Bonifacic, 02.28.2020
Adapter turns power wheelchairs into Xbox controllersYou only need an Xbox Adaptive Controller and some simple circuitry.By J. Fingas, 02.02.2020
Via now provides veterans with free rides in the DC areaThe ridesharing company just launched VetRides.By C. Fisher, 11.11.2019
Toyota unveils electric shuttles for 2020 Olympic Games in TokyoThe all-electric vehicles can each hold up to five passengers. By A. Khalid, 07.18.2019
Lyft expands wheelchair accessible rides in LA and SFThe company is running a pilot test with dedicated Toyota Sienna vans.By A. Khalid, 07.09.2019
5Toyota unveils finalists in $4 million quest to reinvent wheelchairsThere are also potential breakthroughs in exoskeletons.By J. Fingas, 01.07.2019
Behind the quest to control a wheelchair with a smileHooBox's 'Wheelie 7' system controls motorized wheelchairs via facial expressions.By A. Tarantola, 12.07.2018
Intel's AI wheelchair can be controlled by facial expressionsThe Wheelie 7 makes the majority of motorized wheelchairs even more accessible.By R. England, 12.04.2018
Uber enlists outside help to improve wheelchair-accessible ridesIt’s aiming to keep wait times down to 15 minutes or less.By M. Locklear, 11.20.2018
Innovative wheelchair design isn’t for all wheelchair usersPeople with neuromuscular disorders might be left behind. By D. Cooper, 05.17.2018
Google Maps can find wheelchair-accessible routesThe feature is rolling out to a handful of major cities.By M. Locklear, 03.15.2018
Whill's new electric wheelchair is light, portable and fastThe Model Ci is available now for $4,000.By J. Conditt, 01.07.2018
Robotic wheelchair gives you a piggyback rideIt promises to be much more accommodating for some patients.By J. Fingas, 12.17.2017
Autonomous wheelchairs arrive at Japanese airportIt's part of a wider program to improve accessibility for all. By R. England, 08.08.2017
Uber sued again for failing to accommodate disabled passengersThe plaintiffs claim that Uber only provides .1 percent of its fleet for people using wheelchairs.By R. LeFebvre, 07.18.2017
Google Maps crowdsources info for wheelchair-accessible placesNow you can be sure that hot new restaurant can accommodate you.By R. LeFebvre, 07.06.2017
6Tot Bot helps physically disabled toddlers exploreThey'll be cruising around the house in no time thanks to this touchscreen-equipped chair.By K. Naudus, 04.20.2017
Whill's all-terrain wheelchair is built for rough surfacesThe powered wheelchair has omni-wheels for obstacles and ramps. By M. Lalwani, 01.06.2017
Google Maps tells you if locations are wheelchair accessibleYou won't have to worry about whether or not you can get into many buildings.By J. Fingas, 12.17.2016