An electric scooter for wheelchair users who want to visit Paris independently

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Updated on 20/08/2024

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A person in a wheelchair uses a motorized system with the handlebars of an electric scooter.
Crédit photo : Jean-Baptiste Gurliat / Ville de Paris

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During the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, any wheelchair user will be able to easily rent an innovative device: an electric wheelchair scooter. An initiative by Omni company, endorsed by the City of Paris and the Paris je t'aime - Tourism Office.
To enable wheelchair users and people with impaired mobility to explore the City of Light in the best possible conditions, a new accessibility feature is being introduced in the streets of the capital from July 26; myomniTrott' wheelchairs will be available for rent.
Developed by the French company Omni, this motorized three-wheeled system enables wheelchair users to reach speeds of up to 20 km/hour, with a range of up to 40 kilometers.
Une personne en fauteuil roulant avec motorisation de dos, sur une piste cyclable
This system allows you to use bike paths.
Credit Jean-Baptiste Gurliat / Ville de Paris
Une personne en fauteuil roulant avec une fixation sur une trottinette électrique
The rental model has a range of 40 kilometers.
Credit Jean-Baptiste Gurliat / Ville de Paris
Une personne dans un fauteuil roulant avec motorisation électrique sort d'un bus.
Today, 59 bus routes are accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Credit Jean-Baptiste Gurliat / Ville de Paris

Hire them during the Olympic and Paralympic Games

With the support of the City of Paris and Paris je t'aime - Office du tourisme, omni has launched a rental service that includes removable motorization and the wheelchair, as well as a helmet and charger (all from 50 euros per day).
Users can hire their wheelchair on the Omni or Paris je t'aime - Office du tourisme websites, with the assistance of an advisor if necessary.
The wheelchairs will be available at SPOT24 (101, quai Jacques-Chirac, 15th), the tourist office's new reception point dedicated to the Paris 2024 Games. Rentals can also be made directly on site, subject to availability.
Practical information
- available from July 26 to August 11, then from August 28 to September 8
- from €50/day
- SPOT 24 is open every day (except July 26) from 9.30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- 101, quai Jacques-Chirac (15th arrondissement)
- bus routes 30 (Bir-Hakeim station) and 82 (Champ-de-Mars station) accessible to people with reduced mobility

Other initiatives to improve accessibility

This motorized wheelchair rental service complements other services designed to facilitate travel for wheelchair users. A major project was undertaken to make the bus network accessible wherever possible. And it has paid off, with 59 bus lines (out of 61) and 1,751 stops now accessible.
For its part, Paris je t'aime - Office du tourisme has developed an interactive map for disabled visitors. It features the best places to visit in Paris, as well as practical information on getting around, toilets, water points and so on.

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