In message , "Dave Plowman (News)"
writes
In article ,
Capitol wrote:
Not at all, but it isn't always short, people may be carrying things
that make walking for any distance impractical, and there shouldn't be
compulsion.

They may also be old or handicapped, then taxis are a good answer.

Assuming they can afford them. And regulations to make taxis handicapped
friendly have been fought tooth and nail by the drivers.

Prolly because it costs a lot (close to £1000) to have a handicapped
(swing out) seat fitted
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geoff