Hyundai's AI App Gives Disabled Passengers Free Rides Daily

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Hyundai's new R1 vehicle gives mobility-challenged passengers something they've never had before: dignity through side-door boarding.

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Unlike traditional solutions that isolate disabled passengers in the back, R1 allows people with mobility aids to sit alongside companions.

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For 1.3 billion people worldwide with significant disabilities, transportation barriers limit access to jobs, healthcare, and community life.

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The R1 features a tablet in the back seat allowing hearing-impaired passengers to text with drivers, removing communication barriers.

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Hyundai's AI-powered Shucle app matches riders with vehicles in real-time, cutting down frustrating wait times for those who struggle to stand for long periods.

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How much does it cost? The project includes free rides twice daily for eligible passengers through a simple electronic voucher system.

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No more calling support centers for approval - users can instantly generate vouchers through the Shucle app and start riding immediately.

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Hyundai tested similar concepts in their 2021 "Enable LA" project, but this new demonstration in South Korea takes accessibility to another level.

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With 2.1 billion people expected to be over age 60 by 2050, accessible transportation solutions like this will become increasingly crucial.

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Currently limited to Dongtan, South Korea, Hyundai plans to use data from this 5-month demonstration to refine and potentially expand these solutions.

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