Transportation has been one of my greatest fears during all of this. I don’t want to risk all of the germs in an Uber, not to mention there are less drivers. Things like buses and trains have been shut down. —Adult-onset VI White male, aged 65 to 74 years, with no additional disabilities
Access to reliable, affordable, and efficient transportation is a systemic issue for people who are visually impaired. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased transportation challenges for those who are visually impaired due to a combination of factors, including service reductions, policy changes, and concerns about safety. Of the 1,921 participants, 1,162 (63%) had concerns about transportation due to COVID-19 and answered questions about this topic, 84 (5%) had concerns about transportation but did not choose to answer questions, and 587 (32%) did not have concerns about transportation.
Participants provided their level of agreement to 11 concern statements. 8
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I do not feel safe taking public transit (e.g., bus, subways). (n=1,072, M=4.36, SD=0.95)
I am concerned that because I do not drive, I will not be able to get myself or a family member to a COVID-19 test center. (n=1,115, M=4.24, SD=1.06)