Amap wheelchair navigation service launched in 13 cities to solve the problem of people with disabilities going out

According to news on May 17, Amap announced that since its wheelchair navigation service was launched on November 25, 2022, the cumulative number of services provided has exceeded 2.3 million times. This service has been launched in cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, and is planned to be officially launched in 7 cities including Nanjing, Qingdao, Changsha, Wuhan, Xi'an, Zhengzhou and Shijiazhuang this month.

##According to ITBEAR Technology Information, the wheelchair navigation project was jointly initiated by Amap, Ali Charity, Ali Information Accessibility Committee and Zhejiang Accessible Environment Construction Promotion Association, and received received support from the Zhejiang Provincial Disabled Persons’ Federation. This project was launched to solve the problem of people with disabilities going out. The survey results show that the main reason why people with disabilities seldom go out may not be that the construction of barrier-free facilities is insufficient, nor that they are unwilling to go out, but because it is difficult for people to remember every barrier-free facility and related routes in the city, and they are unwilling to go out. Ask for help frequently so you don't cause trouble for others.

In these 13 cities, users who use wheelchair navigation only need to turn on "Accessible Navigation" in the settings options of Amap, and then use walking navigation , the system will avoid sections that are inaccessible to wheelchairs, such as underground passages and pedestrian bridges, and combine it with facilities such as barrier-free elevators and lifts to plan a barrier-free route for users. Amap also focuses on digitizing more barrier-free facilities in cities to facilitate more people with disabilities to query and use them.

In just a few months, Amap’s wheelchair navigation service has achieved great success, providing people with disabilities with more convenient travel options. With the expansion of services, it is expected that more cities will join the ranks of wheelchair navigation, allowing more people with disabilities to integrate into society and enjoy a convenient travel experience. The launch of this project not only highlights the social responsibility of Amap and its partners, but also demonstrates the positive role of technology in improving people's quality of life.

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