For the UK’s 1.2m wheelchair users, accessing public and private transport is critical. Them doing so in a safe and easy manner is supported by one of the leading manufacturers in the accessible sector: Faiveley Vapor Ricon (FVR).
FVR offers a wide range of commercial and domestic products to aid vehicle access for those with limited mobility.
It has recently added the Ricon range of restraints to its portfolio, the first in a series of product range development plans for FVR that, once complete, will further expand its overall product offering.
For one foster family in Suffolk, the purchase of a used vehicle to transport an eleven year old boy was essential before he was able to make the move to his new foster home.
The support of FVR’s team, who gave timely advice and supplied the necessary restraints quickly, was imperative to ensure that the child was able to join his new family on time, as without the restraints, they would have been unable to transport him home safely.
The restraint kit works in conjunction with a lift, securing the wheelchair to ensure that all passengers are safe while the vehicle is moving. Crash and impact tested, the kit is universally compatible with most lifts, wheelchair types, and vehicles, giving great flexibility.
FVR is also able to guide buyers through fitting and using the lifts and restraints that it supplies.
