On Thu, 21 May 2020 01:53:30 +0100, Rod Speed wrote:

Commander Kinsey wrote

Why are stairlifts so slow?

Costs a lot more to go much faster and still be safe.

I'm not asking for fast, just say.... walking speed! They all go at some stupidly low speed about half a mile an hour. There's no way anyone would consider double that to be dangerous.

A whole minute to get upstairs is not acceptable
for an old person desperate for the toilet.

Only the demented cant anticipate the need and go earlier.

Or anyone who's old. And how about to answer the door?

The demented wear nappys anyway.