Photos by Rodolfo Diaz
In contrast to the inaccessible Nissan NV200, there is a wheelchair-accessible taxi vehicle already available to New York City. It’s reminiscent of the Checker cab and has comfort, space, and character for everyone. It is called the MV-1 and is purpose-built by VPG in Indiana. It can use traditional fuel or Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). On October 20, 2011, we were actually able to get into this vehicle and test-ride it instead of looking at it from the outside in.
Perhaps other car manufacturers will also see the wisdom of purpose-built, accessible vehicles because they are the wave of the future of taxi travel.
A ramp is extended out from a Yellow MV-1
A ramp is extended out from a Yellow MV-1. The back part of the vehicle is also seen with the website link visible on its surface, vpgautos.com.
The back part of the vehicle is also seen with the website link visible on its surface, vpgautos.com.
