Hitop/stretch

Hi-Tops look like a sedan with an extra section added to the middle of the vehicle. They are also known as a stretch because of this. The roof has been raised which is how they get the name Hi-Tops.

They can transport 4 able body passengers and up to 2 wheelchairs. The number of chairs does not affect the number of seats for able body passengers. The wheelchairs enter via a ramp which the driver attaches to the side of the vehicle.

Bus type vehicle

These vehicles may be Vitos, Commuters, Sprinters or Transits. They have been modified to take wheelchairs.

Buses are able to carry 2 wheelchairs and up to 7 passengers depending on the type of bus. When there are no wheelchairs the capacity can increase to 11 passengers depending on the vehicle type.

Most buses have a hydraulic lift fitted at the back of the vehicle. The wheelchairs are then rolled onto the lift platform and raised. This is useful for passengers who cannot be pushed up a ramp.

Flash cab

The Flash Cab looks similar to a station wagon with the wagon area extended in height. These vehicles will take a total of passengers in addition to one in a wheel chair.

Only 1 wheelchair can be transported in a Flash Cab but this will not affect the number of walking passengers that can be carried as well. The wheelchair enters via a ramp located at the rear of the vehicle.

Other type of WATS Vehicles

Chrysler Voyager - 1 - to 2 wheelchair capacity.

Holden Zafira - 1 wheelchair capacity, rear loading

Kia Carnival - 1 wheelchair & 4 able bodied capacity

Toyota Tarrago - 1 Wheelchair & 4 able bodied capacity

There is a limited number of these WATS vehicles available at the moment.