A mobility
scooter is a mobility aid wheelchair configured similar to a motor scooter. It
is referred to as a power-operated scooter/vehicle or electric scooter as well.
It has a seat over three, four/five wheels, handlebars or a delta-style
steering arrangement in front to turn one, a flat area or foot plates for the
feet, two or three steerable wheels. The travel mobility seat may rotate to
allow access when the front is blocked by the handlebars. The scooters are
battery powered which is charged via onboard or split type battery charger
component from the standard electric power. It also provides a new lease of
life from new set up independence. It can also increase individual’s ability to
get more support from the day to day activities. The use of travel mobility
scooters offers comfort, elegance and ease of use as it is very helpful for people
with the complete disabling conditions (some forms of arthritis, coronary or
lung issues, obesity, etc.) who are still competent to stand & walk a few
steps, sit upright without upper body support, and managing the steering
tiller. Additionally, these scooters in common and more affordable than other powered
wheelchairs, leading to become a cheaper alternative.
According to
study, “Global Travel Mobility Scooter
Market 2019 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2024” some of the other major
companies currently operating in the global travel mobility scooter market are Kymco,
Pride Mobility Products, Sunrise Medical, Invacare, Hoveround Corp, Roma
Medical, Golden Technologies, Drive Medical, Van Os Medical, Quingo, Electric
Mobility, TGA Mobility, Vermeiren, Amigo Mobility, Afikim Electric Vehicles, Merits
Health Products.
Based on type,
global travel mobility scooter is segmented into front-wheel drive (FD) and Rear-Wheel
Drive (RD). The FD is a smaller device and is used indoors with rider load
capacity of 170 pounds (77 kg). The RD is used both indoors & outdoors with
rider load capacity of 350 pounds (160 kg). Based on term of design, market is
segmented into small light scooters, mid-range scooters, large heavy scooters,
slow & steady and user powered mobility scooters. Based on wheels, market
is segmented into 3 wheels travel mobility scooter, 4 wheels travel mobility
scooter and 5 wheels travel mobility scooter. Based on applications, market is
segmented into metal mining, coal mining and mineral mining. Based on end-use
industries, market is segmented into commercial buildings, residential
industries and others.
The global travel
mobility scooter is driven by increase in incidences of knee & spine
disorders, followed by rise in geriatric population, increasing government
organizations and rise in accidental or innate deformities. In addition, many
government initiatives such as Affordable Care Act in the U.S., provides
subsidy on travel mobility scooters for patients. Additionally, availability of
mobility scooters in various designs & features has increased attention of
consumers towards mobility scooters. Apart from the major advantages, some of factors
hampering demand of travel mobility scooter market include the high cost of the
devices, lack of infrastructure in many parts of the world, and the use of
refurbished mobility scooters.
North American
region dominates the market owing to high demand for mobility scooters and government
policies. Moreover, sophisticated reimbursement policies, baby boomer effect,
high awareness about the device are the other key aspects favoring the market
in the region. Followed by North America, Europe region accounted for the
second major share of the market due to rise in disposable income and increase
in awareness. However, Asia Pacific is anticipated to grow at a higher growth
rate due increase in health care awareness among the patient population. In
2019, the market of global travel mobility scooter market reached at US $670
million and it is expected that the market to reach at US $1070 million, by
2024.
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