A little extra freedom for scooter users
01/02/2007
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Mobility scooters have restored freedom to more than 150,000 people in the UK; and now a new, purpose-built trailer called a Freedom Carrier hopes to extend that freedom even further by providing safe transport for shopping.
Steve Whitmore developed the Freedom Carrier after his wife, Zelda, developed multiple sclerosis. He became concerned about the often dangerous practice of hanging shopping bags on the handlebars of her mobility scooter, so he developed a robust watertight trailer that suits almost every make of mobility scooter - and can accommodate up to six carrier bags.
Zelda said: ”Despite having MS, I try to lead as normal a lifestyle as I can. The Freedom Carrier has enabled me to avoid the frustrations and difficulties of getting my shopping home safely and dry. We designed this product entirely from the user’s perspective so you can even load it while sitting down on your scooter.”
Freedom Enterprises (2004) Ltd has already secured orders from a number of distributors. It is available primarily via the website, linked below, and through a network of mobility scooter dealers throughout the UK.