In the second of a series of articles about accessible public transport, today the Quingo team present our guide to trains.
You already know how easy it is to get out and about on your Quingo, but did you know that more and more people with limited mobility are now travelling by train?
The government’s ‘Railways for All’ strategy came into effect in 1998 and has already gone some way to improving the rail travel experience.
The Quingo team want to help you to improve your mobility and overall wellbeing whilst helping you to keep active and get out and about. With this in mind we want to highlight some gentle and effective exercises you can do whilst seated on your Quingo.*
As a Quingo scooter user, you’re already sitting in the best anatomical position which will help to prevent aches and pains from sitting down too long. If you also want to keep active while on your scooter here are some gentle exercises to help improve circulation and reduce stiffness.
In the first of a series of articles about accessible public transport, today the Quingo scooter team present our guide to buses.
We know our customers are delighted that their Quingo gives them the freedom to travel as they please, whether this means visiting friends or family, doing their daily shop or simply going out for some fresh air.
However, for longer journeys involving public transport, there are often a few more things to consider.
The regulations regarding travelling by bus with a mobility scooter vary so it’s important to check with your bus company for full information.
The Quingo team does all it can to ensure that our customers have the best possible scooter experience. Our goal is to help people regain their independence through greater mobility with all the advantages of our unique 5 wheel scooters.
Once you’ve purchased your Quingo, there are a number of simple things you can do to ensure that it remains in top condition.
Today, the Quingo team would like to highlight a few things about looking after your scooter’s batteries, protecting their lifespan and ensuring you get the most out of them.
The Quingo team are proud to announce that we will be sponsoring the Best Limited Mobility/Accessible Travel Provider category at the first annual Silver Travel Awards ceremony.
The event will be launched by Silver Travel Advisor, a website run by travel industry professionals which targets the mature travel market.
The website is a free resource where members can contribute to impartial news, travel advice and tips, all written exclusively by and for mature travellers.
Jennie Bond, the BBC’s former Royal Correspondent will host the event which takes place on 4th June 2015 at London’s Natural History Museum.
