Group wheelchair rides in Berlin: planning outings and appointments together

PrimaFahrten coordinates group transport for institutions, workshops, day-support services, schools, families, associations and events. Whether it is an outing, an event or a shared appointment: the suitable vehicle and companion capacity is checked for each group individually. Daily journeys to an institution have their own pages, for example workshop rides, day support centre rides and school rides.

Your ride profile

Journey type

Vehicle planning

Planning

Up to six wheelchair places in the largest vehicle configuration; each vehicle is assessed individually.

Request

Send route, timing, mobility requirements, companions and luggage.

How many wheelchairs fit into one vehicle?

PrimaFahrten has five licensed vehicles, converted Mercedes Sprinters with a lift. Depending on the vehicle configuration, four to six wheelchair users can travel together; up to six wheelchair places are possible in the largest configurations.

Other configurations offer fewer places. For larger groups, several vehicles can be coordinated. What matters is always the wheelchair dimensions, accompanying people, luggage and the specific route.

Securing several wheelchairs

Wheelchairs are secured with an appropriate multi-point restraint system on the vehicle floor. The belt is mandatory. If the wheelchair has its own belt, we use it and ask the passenger to wear it. If it has none, we fit a three-point belt in addition. Particularly heavy or large electric wheelchairs and long scooters are checked beforehand by dimensions and weight. More about the equipment: Our vehicles.

What we need for a group ride

Route

Exact pick-up and destination addresses, relevant entrances, stairs or lifts.

Mobility

Mobility aids, dimensions or weight for unusual equipment.

People and luggage

Companions and luggage. Accompanying people can travel at no additional cost as long as seats are available in the vehicle.

Group

Number of wheelchair users, type of wheelchairs (manual, electric, scooter) and number of people travelling without a wheelchair.

Contact person

Phone number of the person organising the group.

Timing

Date, time, return journey and possible waiting time.

How we prepare the ride

1. You send us the start, destination, date, time and the details of the group.
2. We review vehicle, access, aids, assistance and the specific route.
3. If needed you receive an individual cost estimate.
4. After confirmation, the ride is scheduled as binding.

When the group is larger than one vehicle

If the group does not fit into one vehicle, we can coordinate several vehicles. Please state the total number of wheelchairs and any wishes about the split as early as possible, for example if people should travel together with their companions. Whether all vehicles are available at the requested time is checked case by case. We confirm availability only after this check.

How can the ride be paid for?

Self-payers receive an individual cost estimate before the ride is confirmed. Depending on the approved individual case, a cost carrier may be responsible. We agree the documents needed and the billing route in advance. An overview is on Who pays for the ride?.

Frequently asked questions

How many wheelchair places does a vehicle have?

Depending on the vehicle configuration, four to six. The largest configurations provide up to six wheelchair places; other configurations offer fewer.

Can several vehicles be booked for one group?

Yes, for larger groups several vehicles can be coordinated. Availability is checked case by case.

Can staff from the institution travel along?

Accompanying people can travel at no additional cost as long as seats are available in the vehicle. State the number and any luggage in the request.

How early should we ask?

As early as possible, once date and group size are known. The more exact the details, the better the ride can be planned. Recurring rides can normally be set up until one day before the first ride; for regular group journeys see regular rides in Berlin.