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Is there door-to-door transport for wheelchair users in Denmark?

A regional scheme for residents approved by their municipality.

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Short answer

Danish regions run transport for people with disabilities (handicapkørsel) from door to door, and to use it your municipality must first approve you. In Region Midtjylland the scheme is for residents with walking difficulties and gives 104 single trips a year, plus 21 extra trips inside the municipality for residents of Aarhus. If you cannot move from your wheelchair to a car seat, you ride in a lift car, where the wheelchair may measure at most 80 x 140 cm and you and the chair together may weigh at most 300 kg. Trips run every day from 6.00 to 24.00.

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Why

  1. Unused trips cannot be carried over to the next year.
  2. You can apply to your municipality for a free companion.
  3. Trips under 100 km must be booked at least two hours ahead and up to 14 days in advance.

Details

If you have not used the scheme for three years, you are taken off it automatically.

Tip

In Region Midtjylland book on 87 40 83 00 (press 1), daily 8.00–16.00, or in the Flextrafik app.

What may differ

Prices are adjusted every 1 January, and the rules and number of trips differ between regions.

Common misconception

Many think anyone in a wheelchair can book handicapkørsel directly.

What actually happens

You must be approved by your municipality before you can book.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.

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