Greece-Heraklion: Electric-powered micro-vehicle for PRM passengers’ mobility in the pedestrianised city centre

A special on-demand public mobility service for PRM in the central pedestrianised area oh Heraklion is becoming increasingly necessary, both for PRM residents and PRM visitors of the city. Heraklion is interested in piloting a new mobility option friendly to the people and environment, operating in slow speed (up to 25 kilometres per hour) and allowing ride-hailing anywhere on the street. Smart or conventional telephone ordering should also be an option.

This vehicle should be operated by a professional driver (city employee or employee of a private organisation, e.g. the Urban Public Transport Operator) and have capacity of 5 passengers without wheelchairs, or less passengers with wheelchairs. It should be glazed and heated in wintertime, and cooled when the temperature in the city is high. The vehicle should have a low floor and appropriate equipment and a function allowing the person on a wheelchair to ride it without external human assistance.