People who move in wheelchairs on sidewalks or bicycle paths are equated to pedestrians, and if they move on the roadway, then they must move in the direction of traffic (on the far right lane or a separate bike path). But to get to the desired destination, they need to make a lot of effort or ask for help from family or friends. Currently, people in wheelchairs with engines are not road users so, in fact, they are deprived of the right to safe traffic.
A "Social taxi" is a vehicle that is specially equipped to transport people with musculoskeletal disorders who do not move independently and do so with crutches or canes.
The Social Taxi service can be obtained in the case of transportation to facilities located within the city, namely to:
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treatment and prevention facilities, diagnostic centers, laboratories, optics stores;
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banking institutions, post offices, or notaries;
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executive bodies of local self-government;
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prosthetic and orthopedic workshops;
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organizations that provide housing and communal services;
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railway stations;
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socio-cultural institutions;
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institutions of the Pension Fund of Ukraine;
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courts;
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places of worship;
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cemeteries;
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migration service;
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rehabilitation and sports and health facilities;
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institutions of the tax Civil Service of Ukraine;
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country houses;
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regular polling stations;
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hotels;
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educational institutions, courses, classes.
To order "Social Taxi" call +38 (044) 450 83 47 (Kyiv). You can also find the phone number on the official portal of your city.
The cars are equipped with: an automatic lift, wheelchair mount, air conditioning, heater, and 4 extra seats for people accompanying people with disabilities.
The main condition is:
- written statement;
- a copy of the passport of a citizen of Ukraine;
- a printout of the amount of the pension for the month preceding the month of application;
- certificate from disability group establishment;
- certificate from a medical institution on the inability to move independently;
- invitations to participate in cultural and festive events.
It is possible to use the services four times a month. The service is provided without restrictions to children with cerebral palsy.
