Don’t leave us behind

Brooklyn: Revel’s decision to introduce non-accessible taxis into the New York City market isn’t a step forward as the company might claim. While electric vehicles are welcome here, taxis that exclude people who use wheelchairs aren’t — and that’s exactly what Revel is bringing to the city’s streets. Shame on them. There’s a smarter approach. New York City, along with Revel, Tesla or other companies should take the lead in introducing a wheelchair-accessible electric taxi to the market. That way, we’ll breathe easier and have access for all at the same time.

Joe Rappaport executive director Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled