Secure a wheelchair or scooter

Safe storage of wheelchairs and scooters is critically important for the safety of all passengers.

Wheelchairs and scooters can vary significantly in weight and dimensions. These mobility aids pose a safety risk if they are not properly secured.

  • Standard-length buses have two designated wheelchair or scooter securement locations directly behind the front wheel wells
  • Articulated buses have securement locations in the front section of the bus

If there are no securement locations available on the bus you are attempting to board, you will need to wait for the next available bus.

Wheelchair & scooter securement systems on Winnipeg Transit

The type of securement system available depends on the bus. Each bus will have posted instructions for its securement system. You can also ask the operator for help. 

  • Fully automatic securement system
  • Rear facing
  • Located street side
  • Allows for operation by the passenger or the operator
  • Quick securement in under 25 seconds
  • Intended for use with scooters or wheelchairs which are between 19-30 inches wide

Download Quantum instructions – these are also posted in all buses with a Quantum device

  • A 3-point system which secures the wheelchair or scooter as well as the passenger during travel
  • Front facing
  • Located curb side
  • Requires operator assistance for full securement system use

Download Q’Pod instructions – these are also posted in all buses with a Q’Pod device

  • Forward-facing securement locations for manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs or scooters
  • To access the securement space, the bus seats must be flipped up

How to use:

  • Position your wheelchair or scooter against the upright pad
  • Remove all bags or other objects that may be impacting your ability to position directly against the upright pad

Some buses have an additional stabilizer belt on the wall. 

  • Pass this seat belt around the arm rest of your mobility aid and buckle the belt. Ensure any loose seatbelt is recoiled and secured.

  • Can only be used with manual wheelchairs
  • It is not recommended for use on manual wheelchairs with plastic components to their wheels, scooters or small diameter wheels
  • To access this securement system, the forward-facing seat and aisle facing seats must be flipped up
  • The wheel lock system is intended to also be used with an aisle side securement belt to ensure full securement of the wheelchair

How to use:

  • Push the lock release button to make sure the lock is open
  • Position wheelchair facing front of bus and back rear wheel into lock
  • When wheel firmly contacts the plate, the lock will close
  • Ensure red indicator button is recessed and you are unable to move your wheelchair forward
  • Apply red securement belt to aisle side solid frame member of wheelchair
  • Extend both black lap belts to occupant’s aisle side hip area and fasten belt- do not place belts over wheelchair arm rests
  • Apply wheel locks

To release:

  • Press green button on bottom side of seat or use release lever
  • Remove additional securement belt

  • Can only be used with manual wheelchairs and is not recommended for use on wheelchairs with plastic components
  • It is not to be used with scooters, power wheelchairs or manual wheelchairs with small diameter wheels
  • To access, the forward-facing seat and aisle facing seats must be flipped up
  • The c-clamp system is intended to be used also with an aisle side securement belt to ensure full securement of the wheelchair

How to use:

  • Ensure the clamp is in the open position by pushing the lock release lever
  • Position wheelchair facing front of bus and back rear wheel into lock
  • When wheel firmly contacts the plate, the lock will close.
  • Ensure red indicator button is recessed and unable to move wheelchair forward
  • Apply securement belt to aisle side of wheelchair
  • Apply wheel locks

To release:

  • Move the black handle (located near the wheel lock) up, down or to the side to release the c-clamp or press green release button on bottom of seats if available
  • Remove additional securement belt

  • Can be used for all manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs and scooters.
  • These red belts are to be attached to the frame of your mobility aid
  • This system is used for those wheelchairs where it is not recommended to use the wheel lock or c-clamp

How to use:

  • Attach rear red belts to solid frame member on each side of the mobility aid
  • Back mobility aid toward barrier then forward until red belts lock
  • Apply wheel locks or turn off power
  • Extend both ends of the lap belt to the aisle side hip area and fasten. Do not place belts over arm rests.
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