20 accessible taxis: Verona makes a statement about the Paralympics

The city significantly expands its offering, increases daily operating capacity by 12.5 percent, and opens central parking spaces for additional vehicles from the airport.

Stock image: An illustrative city map shows accessible taxi routes that connect central mobility hubs such as the train station, the city center, and the airport, thereby symbolizing the expansion of inclusive mobility offerings. (Image: AI-generated)
Stock image: An illustrative city map shows accessible taxi routes that connect central mobility hubs such as the train station, the city center, and the airport, thereby symbolizing the expansion of inclusive mobility offerings. (Image: AI-generated)

The city of Verona has expanded its fleet of barrier-free taxis to 20 vehicles for the Paralympics. According to the city administration, this provides five additional, specially equipped vehicles for people with limited mobility. The number of such taxis rises from 15 to 20.

Thus, the share of barrier-free vehicles amounts to more than twelve percent of the total taxi fleet, according to the city. The regional guideline specifies a minimum of nine vehicles, corresponding to five percent.

Five new purpose-specific taxi licenses awarded

In the run-up to the Paralympics, the municipality awarded five new taxi licenses. These are explicitly tied to transporting people with reduced mobility. The aim, according to the city, is to strengthen barrier-free mobility not only during the Games but also permanently.

The expansion was carried out in collaboration with the RadioTaxi cooperative. It has acquired the additional vehicles with its own financial resources.

Around-the-clock operation and digital booking

The service is available around the clock, seven days a week. Trips can be booked through RadioTaxi's central dispatch or via the AppTaxi app. The drivers work in fixed shift patterns to ensure continuous availability.

Additional measures for traffic management

In addition to expanding the accessible fleet, further measures were implemented. The daily operating hours were extended. According to the city, the available supply thereby increases by 12.5 percent to better cushion peak demand.

In addition, an agreement with the airport was reached. Taxis from Villafranca and Sommacampagna, which originate from Catullo Airport, are allowed to pick up passengers between 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. at central locations such as Piazza Bra, the train station, and the exhibition grounds. This should reduce waiting times and avoid empty trips. (Source: Veronaoggi.it (veronaoggi.it/verona/verona-aumenta-taxi-disabilita-disabili-auto-paralimpiadi-tommasi-5-marzo-2026/))

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