Free mobility vehicle hire in Grange-over-Sands
We are new offering FREE mobility vehicle hire from our Active Travel hub based at Grange Station.
Book your scooter or powered wheelchair here or call 015395 55439Grange-over-Sands Mobility Scooter hire
Free mobility scooter hire with direct access on to the car-free prom and around the town.
We have 4 mobility scooters and a powered wheelchair, allowing you to get out and about in Grange-over-Sands.
Mobility scooters can be adapted to your size and are capable of carrying a person up to 25st in weight. They are easy to use and can safely be driven along Grange Promenade and on pavements through the town.
Requirements for hire
The Mobility scooters and powered wheelchair are FREE to use but it's essential to reserve them in advance. Donations are welcome to help us cover the costs of running this service.
What's the minimum age for hiring the mobility vehicles?
You need to be at least 14 years of age to use a mobility scooter.
How far in advance do you need to book?
Please give us as much advance notice as possible as we need enough time to notify volunteers to meet and greet you. Ideally at least two week days notice as a minimum.
Please note that booking enquiries made at on Friday evenings and throughout the weekend will not be seen or actioned until the Monday morning.
When you make a booking enquiry online, you will immediately receive a confirmation that we have received your enquiry and a 'booking ticket' from TryBooking (our booking platform). Please wait to here from us directly, confirming that we can meet your request, and naming a volunteer who will meet you at the hire point, before making plans. Please do not travel to the hire point without having received this personal confirmation.
Will someone show me how to operate the Mobility vehicle?
You will be greeted at the hire point by a friendly volunteer for a short training session so we can assess your ability to control the vehicle unaided before setting off.