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. 2023 May 16;6:e41938. doi: 10.2196/41938

Table 3.

Relevant functionalities an ideal transportation tool should provide.

Number Functionalities Older adults’ interpretation
1 Time autonomy I want to go out whenever I want (now, tomorrow, etc)
2 Walkability I want to avoid walking or take my walking speed into account when planning trips
3 Crowd avoidance I want to avoid crowded routes and places
4 Incline avoidance I want to avoid hills
5 Weather consideration I want to avoid going out when the weather is hot or wet
6 Dark avoidance I want to avoid going out when it’s dark
7 Winter obstacle avoidance I want to avoid icy sidewalks or icy roads
8 Amenities inclusion I want information about relevant amenities on my route (toilet, bench, bus shelter, public telephone, etc)
9 Taxi driver’s information I want to know who is going to pick me up, what type of car, especially for a taxi
10 Support affordance I need some support (providing company, helping with bags and to get into, onto, and out of or off vehicles)