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
Getting help with this
See the full Japanese elder care glossary, or start with our long-term care insurance guide. If you would rather have someone handle the Japanese side, our care navigation service helps foreign families step by step, and you can contact us with your situation. Definitions are general orientation; rules vary by municipality (see our editorial policy).