Elderly wheelchair user almost misses wife’s funeral over taxi woes

Humphrey Dinan travelled home from France with his family to attend his mother’s funeral. However, booking an accessible taxi for his 92-year-old dad proved impossible

Humphrey Dinan says he fears for younger generations with disabilities trying to avail of transport. File picture: iStock

An elderly wheelchair user nearly missed his own wife’s funeral after unsuccessful attempts by his family to book an accessible taxi.

Humphrey Dinan travelled home from France with his family to attend his mother’s funeral which took place last Monday. However, booking an accessible taxi to take his 92-year-old dad from Sunday’s Well to the Church of the Most Precious Blood, Clogheen, proved impossible even with advanced notice.