10/23/2023 0 Comments Bluetech riding the sky elevator![]() ![]() ![]() “Many drivers count guide dogs as pets, and since pets aren’t allowed in cabs, there’s a high chance I get rejected,” she said. Just navigating the complex interface of the Didi app is difficult enough for the visually impaired, but the troubles don’t stop even when Zhou manages to order a ride. Life in Chinese cities is increasingly difficult if one can’t use mobile phone apps, and Didi has become China’s main way to access taxis and other transportation. Zhou is one of 17.5 million visually impaired people in China who have long faced barriers unbeknownst to the majority: buses without announcement systems, elevator buttons without Braille, and locks without voice activation.īut now, as the digital revolution gets under way, the visually impaired are facing new barriers even as China’s tech giants promise to break them down.
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