Uber for PWDs

Getting a regular taxi when you are a PWD is hard, but having a mobility scooter makes it harder. The transport vehicle must at least be a mini-van to fit the mobility scooter and the companions.

Today, we were able to experience a taxi service with no complications. All thanks to Uber!

We booked the uberXL, which is good for 6 people. The car that arrived was an Innova. Upon seeing the situation, the driver quickly folded the back seat as we were assisting my mom to ride. The driver also helped carry the heavy mobility scooter at the back of the car. 

When we arrived, the driver dropped us off near the PWD ramp and also assisted in getting the mobility scooter down. NO complaints, NO asking for additional fees, NO hesitations. Now that's definitely GOOD SERVICE!

I hope Uber will stay for good and more drivers be more like Kuya Ronie. :)

Note:

Uber has discounts for Students, PWDs and Senior Citizens. Just visit the Help section of the app.

We submitted the picture of the Senior Citizen ID. 

Upon submission, a reply will be received indicating they will process the request.

Grand Canal Mall access for PWD

Last sunday, we had a chance to visit the Venice Grand Canal Mall at Mckinley Hill located in Taguig City.

 

The place is newly opened, so only a few establishments are available. There is Robinson's Selection (supermarket) and a few food shops in the Food Hall. 

But we came here mainly to see the place. So here it is: The Grand Canal

Place is accessible for PWD. We initially entered from the main entrance of Venice Piazza. Then headed towards the Food Hall, where on the way you can experience the Grand Canal.

It was a lovely night by the way. With almost clear skies and the full moon. :)

They also have PWD CR available near the Food Hall when you enter from the Grand Canal.

PWD Access:

1. Entryway
Better take the entrance near the Campus Avenue Street, across Enderun Colleges. Entrance will lead to the Food Hall and eventually to the Grand Canal.

2. Parking
There is parking just beside the entrance in Campus Avenue, it directly leads to the Food Hall.
Elevators and walkalators available.

3. Comfort Room
Near the Food Hall. (clean)
But there is also in Venice Piazza area, near Seafood Island (ground flr), and Ministop (2nd flr).

Overall Rating: 4/5

They have very accomodating staff. Since we are not familiar with the place and the actual elevator in Venice Piazza was not working, staff attendant gladly assisted us to the service elevator to access the 2nd flr CR (because ground flr is not working and we did not know comfort room near Food Hall yet).

Most establishments in Grand Canal mall is not yet open, but almost everything is accessible.
Although the CR in Venice Piazza area needs to be maintained.

Will come back when all the establishments open.