Can a battery powered scooter be used on trips
Diane
Posted by
Sidney, BC, Canada
1084 posts
Do you mean a Rick Steves tour? In which case you need to talk to the Rick Steves office. Otherwise be prepared to do a lot of pre-trip research re charging batteries, accessibility at hotels and sites etc.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23811 posts
You posted under Rick Steves tours so I assuming you are asking about his tours. That is a very specific question that needs a specific answer so call his office directly and ask. Europe is not as handicap friendly as is most of the US. Some of the cobblestone streets and sidewalks can be a real challenge.
Posted by
Minnesota 🎒
17340 posts
Diane, in addition to the good suggestions above, you can reference the "Activity level" and "Physical Demands" for each tour:
https://www.ricksteves.com/tours
Choosing one at random...
https://www.ricksteves.com/tours/france/paris-france
The activity level text is on the right side of the page:
"This is a very active tour! Most days are moderate to strenuously paced with 2–8 miles of walking, including hilly terrain and lots of stairs."
"Physical Demands" is a section within the listed details:
"Our tours are physically active! It's an essential part of the Rick Steves tour experience. On our Paris & the Heart of France in 11 Days tour — among other things — you'll need to happily…
Carry/roll your luggage over uneven pavement (possibly several blocks) and up stairways to reach your hotel, then up several flights of stairs to reach your room.
Be on your feet, walking and standing, for up to three hours, indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions.
Sleep with street noise and no (or weak) air conditioning.
After orientation and transportation lessons, be able to navigate towns and cities on your own."
Soooo, not really scooter-friendly. You might look at Sage Traveling? Accessible tours and insights for mobility-challenged adventurers is their specialty, they've been doing it for quite some time and, gosh, they're even recommended by that Mr. Steves guy!
Posted by
Bend, OR
1514 posts
If you’re referring to RS Tours…..needing a scooter would not meet the physical requirements of the tour and the buses we’ve been on during numerous RS tours were not set up to transport mobility scooters. I would try and find a tour group that specializes in people having handicaps. Cobble stone streets and lack of ramps in European cities makes travel a bit more tricky for the handicapped.