In Italy, as in the rest of Europe, the elderly population continues to increase. Residential structures for non self -sufficient people face the problem of immobility daily, with guests who often remain closed in the rooms for days. There three -wheeled electric cargo bike conceived by Moxoa French company, proposes a concrete solution: A pedal assisted vehicle Able to transport a fragile person, allowing them to go out outdoors safely.
Used today in an RSA of Normandy, this bike presents itself as a functional alternative to the wheelchair, also suitable for Italian structures. It can be guided by an operator, a family member or a volunteer, without requesting excessive physical effort. The result is simple: people can return to live the outsideeven just for a short walk.
A means designed for daily use in healthcare facilities
The bike was designed by Victor Thoonenformer Paralympic athlete, together with his father Jackyfollowing a personal event: a stroke that hit Victor as a child. From there Maxo was born, a company that develops assisted mobility solutions, with the aim of make movement accessible even to those who have lost autonomy.
What at first sight may seem like a cargo bike like many others, it is actually optimized for the transport of people. The passenger sits in the front, on a protected seat, while those who drive can count on an electrical system that lightens the ride. Everything is handcrafted in France, but the concept is replicable everywhere.
The project was supported by local foundations, territorial bodies and private donations. In France it is already used in the social sphere; Nothing prevents that it can also be introduced in Italian RSA, without particular regulatory obstacles. However, structures willing to invest in non -standardized solutions are used, and local communities ready to economically support initiatives of this type.
Technical characteristics
Here are the specifications of the Cargo Bike Moxo And because it could also be adopted in our country:
The cost of the vehicle, even if not specified, can be amortized with the support of foundations, donations or public calls. Maintenance is simple and spare parts are standard.
It is not a miraculous solution, but it is useful, concrete, replicable. And above all, he responds to a real need: move, even when you can no longer do it alone.
