Chris Coon Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I have an elderly gentleman in my town that wants to go to Hershey (for the first time). He has asked about renting a golf cart or handicap cart, so I'm trying to find out how to go about reserving one. Any help will be greatly appreciated.Thanks, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul455 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 The company contracted to rent scooters is call scooterbug, 781-933-3120. Call them to reserve one, they go fast so call soon.Lynn Gawel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Coon Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 Thank You Lynn, I'm calling as I type. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Chris,You may want to know that golf carts are not allowed on the show field, just the flea market. And it is a big show field.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Golf carts sporting Handicapped placards are most certainly allowed on the show field. I have judged from one the last 3 years and will do so again this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I guess the handicapped placard is the key. Without one you have to park the cart at the entrance. I had a friend who was in bad shape last year but not handicapped. I shared the rent on the cart with him and we learned the rule.I didn't have a problem with it. He is still grumbling.I'm wearing a white hat here and trying to help.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 No problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Coon Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 The Scooter bug companywas sold out for Thursday and Friday so we are looking to rent one locally and bring it, hopefully I will find a single passenger Scooter. Would this be allowed in the show field on Saturday without the handicap placard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 (edited) Folks on carts are supposed to have a handicapped tag in the flea market fields. Has your friend looked into getting one?The show field is proabably a different story as visitors come to see the cars and don't have to register to do so.Your best bet is to contact the Hershey Region and get the official word from them. Edited August 26, 2011 by Shop Rat (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RU22 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Rental folks are nice but scooters are expensive if you need one for the whole meetGetting your own scooter approved isn't a problem. Next time that's what I think I'd do. You can find scooters at thrift stores and you'd come out money aheadI am afraid that Hershey is going to be wet. Thank god it's paved!!Scooter is better than a golf cart ...... your not in anyones way and there isn't the problem of those non-handicapped tempted to ride alongMost folks are kind and ''give way'' buut be careful as some people are so busy buying or selling they just dont see you.Your friend needs to be defensive driver. I'm sure you'll have a good time...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shop Rat Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 RU22 has a good piont that many carts and scooters are very quiet . So it is a good idea to tie a can, or something that will make noise, so that it will drag at least a little as a warning to others that you are nearby. Remember also that riding a bike is not permitted in the flea market areas or on the show field. Neither are roller skates/roller blades or skateboards so please don't bring them to those areas. I personally have been nearly run down by bikes riden by adults and kids with skateboards over the past several years. The Hershey Region folks try to keep an eye out for those breaking these rules but they can't be everywhere at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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