For a wheelchair-using parent who needs to reach a clinic or appointment, these taxis carry trained drivers and the right vehicle, booked in advance. Most rides are private-pay, not covered, so confirm the cost when you book. Families abroad assume any transport is part of care insurance; usually it is not. Reserve ahead for hospital days, and ask the care manager whether any covered transport applies to the parent's situation.
Read more: Transport and days out
Related terms
- 訪問診療（houmon shinryou）— home medical visits
- デイサービス（day service）— day service
- 自己負担（jiko futan）— co-payment
Where to go next
This word will come back at the home assessment or in the first care plan. The full Japanese elder care glossary holds 52 terms, and the long-term care insurance guide shows where each one sits in the process.
If you would rather someone handled the Japanese side, our care navigation service does that, and the first consultation is 30 minutes and free. Definitions here are general orientation and rules vary by municipality; see our editorial policy or contact us with your situation.