Mobility Scooters for Buses

Many customers ask us “am I allowed to bring a mobility scooter on a bus?” and the answer is not as simple as it may seem. Each city and state have their own law and city regulations and it’s important for you to check with the municipalities and state laws before assuming that it is ok to take your mobility scooter on a bus. In Broward County, for example, there is a web page on the official Broward County website explaining the way to bring your wheelchair or scooter on a public bus system. 

Many people that use a mobility scooter will find themselves needing to use public transportation options, such as buses. Our nationwide disability scooter store recommends the best options when taking a bus, considering it is a constitutional right and the logistics of using one of our products.

Two of these quality disability scooters for buses we recommend are the Pride Jazzy Zero Turn Mobility Scooter and the Golden Buzzaround Extreme Mobility Scooter 4-Wheel.

Both of these products are compact, among the best lightweight travel mobility scooters for the disabled. Their lightweight and compact size make them some of the top disability scooters on the market when the driver needs to use a bus.

America With Disabilities Act of 1990

As an American, traveling on a bus is your right. After paying for the bus fare, there is no reason why a person on a mobility scooter should have anything impede him or her from using the transportation option.

The Dept. of Transportation regulations, which enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, requires that public transit systems provide reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities and their assistive mobility devices.

When taking a mobility scooter on a public bus, the ADA requires that the product assist the mobility of a disabled passenger. Further requirements include the mobility scooter have three or more wheels; that the mobility scooter is either manual or battery-operated; the dimensions are less than 30 inches wide by 48 inches high.

These restrictions expressed in the ADA law ensure the mobility scooters does not impede the safety of other passengers, by blocking the aisle of the bus, for instance.

Most buses will be able to accommodate a mobility scooter less than 600 pounds, lifted into the vehicle. Therefore, it is imperative that the product, such as the Jazzy Zero Turn mobility scooter or the Golden Buzzaround Extreme, does not exceed that weight.

Bus operators are responsible for ensuring safe and nondiscriminatory transportation from one place to another, including treating passengers with disabilities with sensitivity. While bus personnel may ask the mobility scooter user to sit in a vehicle seat, the user can decline and still travel on the transit system.

Best Jazzy Mobility Scooter for Buses

The Jazzy Zero Turn disability scooter is among the best products for traveling by bus and once off the vehicle.

Andy R. purchased the product for his mother, 84 years old, to be enjoy shopping trips and vacations.

“We had a full day shopping and visiting outlet malls the other day, and the Jazzy Scooter was awesome,” Andy said. “It’s so easy to assemble and break-down for travel.”

Being able to assemble and breakdown the Jazzy mobility scooter makes using public transportation travel easy.

In most cases, the user, such as Andy’s mother, could have the product loaded onto the bus – the Pride Zero Turn weighs less than 150 pounds. But there is also the option to disassemble in moments, at the preference of the user.

The Pride Mobility scooter is perfectly sized for public transportation, following the requirements written into law by the ADA. The overall width of the Jazzy Zero Turn scooter is 20 inches while the height is 36.25 inches.

The Jazzy scooter is comfortable for sitting. The lightweight travel mobility scooter is equipped with a 17-inch (wide) by a 17-inch (deep) padded seat. It is comfortable for minutes to several hours of travel. The product has a 300-pound weight capacity.

Once arriving at the destination, the Jazzy mobility scooter moves at a maximum speed of 4 miles per hour. The long-distance mobility scooter, equipped with 12V 22Ah sealed lead-acid batteries, can cover up to 10 miles per total charge.

Can I Take the Buzz Around Mobility Scooter on a Bus?

Ron L. is not shy about professing his love for the Buzzaround Extreme disability scooter.

“This is the most amazing scooter I have owned so far,” Ron said. “A game-changer for a travel scooter!”

The Buzzaround mobility scooter is one of the best products to take on board a bus as it goes beyond all the requirements stated in the ADA law.

The lightweight travel mobility scooter has an overall width of 22 inches and a length of 37 inches. It can easily move around an ADA compliant bus while still maintaining the comfort one expects from a Mobility Scooters Direct product.

The weight of the Buzzaround mobility scooter is 155 pounds or 109 pounds without the batteries. Despite the lightweight of the travel disability scooter, it can still support a 330-pound weight capacity.

The Buzzaround breaks down in a few easy steps making it easy for transport. Should the user prefer to take a bus, for instance, then return on a faster service like a rideshare vehicle or a family member’s car, it is easy to do so with the 4 wheel disability scooter.

Once off the bus, the Buzzaround mobility scooter will move around effectively. The 4 wheel mobility scooter has a 5 mph maximum speed. The long-distance disability scooter, which is equipped with U1 batteries, can cover nearly 20 miles per total charge.

Buy the Best Disability Scooters for Buses

The ADA makes it a requirement that those on mobility scooters are able to travel on a public bus whenever he or she wants. While there are some requirements outlined in the law, our nationwide mobility scooter store can recommend the best compliant products.

These quality mobility scooters include the Jazzy Zero Turn and the Golden Buzzaround Extreme. To learn more about these products or for additional recommendations, contact a skilled technician from our nationwide disability scooter store.

Our number is (877) 721-7748. During non-working hours, we recommend accessing our blog, which has a wealth of useful information.

There are many different rules and regulations that apply when using a mobility scooter on a public bus, along with other transportation venues. Pride Mobility offers some advice.

“Different transit authorities may have slightly different rules and regulations,” Pride Mobility states. “It’s important to consult with your local transit authority to ensure your electric or manual wheelchair meets requirements for accessible transportation.”