Author: Open Road Access (ORA)
Published: 2025/01/08
Post type: Advertisement
Issue: Private Transportation for the Disabled – List of Publications
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Synopsis: Open Road Access offers trips to the UK for wheelchair users with WAV hire at the airport, offering flexibility and independence for disabled people.
Why it is important: The Open Road Access (ORA) wheelchair accessible vehicle hire service represents a significant step forward in accessible travel for the UK. This article highlights the company’s innovative approach to providing wheelchair users with unprecedented freedom and flexibility in their travel experiences. By offering direct airport rentals, unlimited mileage, and a variety of vehicle options, ORA addresses a crucial gap in transportation accessibility for domestic and international visitors. The comprehensive nature of the service, including insurance and breakdown cover, together with its commitment to customer comfort and safety, demonstrates a thoughtful and holistic approach to inclusive tourism. This initiative not only improves travel options for wheelchair users, but also promotes greater independence and spontaneity when exploring the UK’s various attractions, potentially setting a new standard for accessible travel services around the world. . Disabled World (DW).
Introduction
Open Road Access (ORA) offers an affordable wheelchair accessible vehicle rental service nationwide. Designed by wheelchair users, for wheelchair users, ORA’s all-inclusive service includes delivery, insurance, breakdown cover and collection. With vehicles available for hire for a day, a year or any period in between, ORA’s personalized and fully flexible service is helping to make transport and travel more accessible for wheelchair users across the country.
Main article
Wheelchair users can now travel around the UK on their own terms and with complete flexibility, thanks to Open Road Access (ORA), the country’s leading wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) hire service. In 2024, the company launched its revolutionary service, offering wheelchair accessible vehicle hire at major UK airports. The service aims to improve transport accessibility for visitors traveling to the UK, each vehicle in the Open Road Access fleet has been specially adapted so that a wheelchair user can travel comfortably and safely without having to abandon your wheelchair.
Whether planning a short or long stay, ORA’s service allows visitors to explore the UK at their own pace with rentals available for a day, a week or even a year. Unlimited mileage means holidaymakers can enjoy exploring the UK’s landscapes, cities and cultural sites on their own schedule.
“Our service allows wheelchair users to explore the country completely on their own terms, we are opening the door to a truly flexible and accessible travel experience for all,” says David Dew-Veal, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at Proximo. Group, the parent company. of Open Road Access.
From arrivals to departures
Open Road Access’ new direct-to-airport wheelchair accessible vehicle hire service promises a seamless experience for customers arriving in the UK. A wheelchair accessible vehicle is delivered directly to the airport, where the company’s delivery driver meets the customer in the arrivals hall. This is followed by a detailed demonstration of the vehicle and its features, ensuring the customer is completely comfortable before collecting the keys.
Open Road Access will collect the vehicle from the departure airport at the end of the customer’s stay in the UK. With comprehensive insurance, breakdown cover and the option to insure multiple drivers all included, visitors can travel freely with complete peace of mind.
One customer said:
«I cannot praise Open Road Access enough for the exceptional service provided during my recent trips. They handled everything perfectly, delivering the WAV to Edinburgh Airport prior to my arrival and collecting it from Manchester Airport on my departure. The The team’s professionalism, courtesy and attention made what could have been a stressful experience completely seamless, from start to finish, every detail was handled with excellence and I felt supported and confident at all times. I will definitely use again. your rental services in the WAV airport for future travel.
Redefining accessibility
All vehicles are equipped with a ramp or lift to facilitate entry and exit of the vehicle, along with secure restraint systems to ensure a safe journey for all wheelchair users. The fleet includes compact wheelchair-accessible vehicles and larger, more spacious models, and each WAV offers ample space for passengers and their luggage.
“We are on a mission to make travel more accessible, inclusive and stress-free for everyone,” continues David Dew-Veal.
Find out more at https://openroadaccess.co.uk/airport-hire/
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This quality-reviewed publication was selected for publication by the editors of Disabled World (DW) due to its important relevance to the disability community. Originally written by Open Road Access (ORA)and published on 01/08/2025, content may have been edited for style, clarity, or brevity. For more details or clarifications, Open Road Access (ORA) You can contact openroadaccess.co.uk. NOTE: Disabled World does not provide any warranty or endorsement related to this item.
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Cite this page (APA): Open Road Access (ORA). (2025, January 8). ORA Wheelchair accessible vehicle hire at major UK airports. Disabled World (DW). Retrieved January 9, 2025 from www.disabled-world.com/disability/transport/private/ora.php
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