Student Develops An App That's Like Uber For Disabled People
Meghan Lazier wants to get New York City's accessible transit up to speed.
Despite federal laws mandating accessibility, city life can be difficult for people with disabilities. The rules aren't always enforced, and come with their own problems. For example, in New York City, the Access-A-Ride paratransit service for disabled citizens requires people to go through a lengthy application process, reservations up to two days in advance, and can only promise to arrive within 30 minutes of the scheduled time.This scenario presents myriad probems, especially when it comes to scheduling.
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