Is a 'Transit Wheelchair' different from a standard one?
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Kavya Sharma
1 month ago
Yes. Transit (or transport) wheelchairs have four small wheels and *must* be pushed by an attendant. Standard wheelchairs have large rear wheels that the user can propel themselves.
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