On Wheels 3.0.3

On Wheels is a pioneering application that seeks to enhance urban accessibility for wheelchair users, individuals with reduced mobility, and parents with strollers. The platform offers a comprehensive map displaying essential information such as the locations of restaurants, bars, museums, toilets, shops, parking facilities, hospitals, pharmacies, and public transportation options.

A notable strength of the app lies in its customization capabilities. Recognizing that each user’s mobility needs and wheelchair dimensions vary, it allows users to input parameters such as wheelchair width and door threshold height. Based on this data, the app generates a tailored list of accessible locations. Users can preview images of specific sites before visiting, facilitating better planning. As highlighted by The Lonely Planet’s Accessible Travel Online Resources, this feature is distinguished as "a unique feature we’ve never come across in another app."

The platform also encourages community participation by enabling users to contribute new locations or report inaccuracies, fostering continuous improvement of the data. Users can easily obtain directions with a single tap and locate suitable parking spots efficiently. Additionally, the app provides wheelchair-accessible walking and biking routes to support diverse mobility needs.

Currently operational across several Belgian cities, On Wheels is rapidly expanding as users add new entries daily, broadening the scope and utility of its database.