ECVs on WDW busses - thank you bus drivers

[JudithM]

I just returned this weekend from a wonderful trip to WDW. I rented an ECV from Walker & everything went smoothly. This was the first time I used the WDW busses with my rented ECV. The busses worked wonderfully ! I was a bit leary since I had read some not so positive posts on this bb about busses & ECVs, wheelchairs, etc. All the bus drivers were absolutely wonderful! I called &/or talked to transportation supervisors to let them know what great service I received.

The WDW busses - both the old ones & the new ones - can accommodate up to two handicapped vehicles. I waited near where the back door to the bus should stop. The bus drivers I encountered were very aware & paying attention . Usually the driver would let everyone off who was getting off at the stop. Then they close the front door, & they do not allow anyone to board yet. The driver came to the back door, did whatever they needed to do to get the ramp down & then verbally instructed me to how to get on the bus.

Two thoughts when getting on or off the bus - put your speed in low gear/turle mode & turn off your vehicle while the platform is being raised or lowered.

Every bus driver I encountered was VERY patient & made me feel like I was the only guest. They told me to take my time & not to worry about the other guests waiting to board the bus. Once my ECV was in place, the bus driver tied it down/secured it. Then they went back to the front & opened the door to let the other guests onto the bus.

 

[Chip 'n Dale Express]

Glad everything worked out for you. As always, it's our pleasure.

(And yes... Turtle speed is the way to go... We've had some drivers learn the hard way to make sure to either instruct that, or stand out of the way... lol)

 

[JudithM]

Definitely stand out of the way ! The ECVs do NOT stop on a dime. Backing up onto the bus & trying to "park" into the space was easier said than done sometimes . Sometimes it was easier for my husband or I to just lift up the front of the ECV to place it into position.