Michigan Company Signs Deal to Distribute Wheelchair Accessible Minivans

This distributorship agreement marks a first in the industry as all other accessible minivan companies either market their products directly to the end user or create and maintain their own dealer networks. The wheelchair accessible vehicle market has been enjoying a steady rise in business as the Baby Boomer generation ages.

“Recent medical advances mean that people are living longer and are expecting fuller lives, these vehicles along with advanced wheelchairs and scooters are offering a level of mobility that was previously unheard of,” says Sundance Brennan VP of Autovan Sales, “Our primary goal is to integrate these minivans into public transit and taxi fleets where thousands of people can take advantage of them, no one should be a prisoner of their own home.”

Many Cities and Counties are now requiring wheelchair accessible transportation to be made available through Taxi and Paratransit companies. Autovan has been involved with making wheelchair transportation available in Central and Southern Florida, the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City. As an associate member of the Taxicab, Limousine and Paratransit Association (TLPA), Autovan continues to advocate the use of wheelchair accessible transportation.

In a recent letter to Bishop, Simon Jones of Liberty had this to say, “We are in one of the largest growth industries of the 21st Century and feel that… a solid foundation has been laid and the time is here for Liberty’s next steps in its evolution.” He goes on to say, “I believe that Autovan, through effective and targeted marketing, in combination with its existing industry experience and U.S. presence, will bring about new public awareness and raise our business to the next level.”

Just over two weeks ago Autovan, LLC received a new demonstration unit to begin showing potential clients and is currently recruiting for commercial dealers. For more information regarding wheelchair transportation in your area please contact Sundance Brennan toll-free at 1-866-947-9119.


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