For a rider who uses a wheelchair, the lift and the securement system are the difference between getting to work and being left at the stop. Federal ADA rules expect transit agencies to keep those features working, use them properly and be able to show it. A worn strap or a stiff lift that slips past a paper checklist becomes a service failure, a complaint and sometimes a finding. Book a demo to see how FleetRabbit turns lift and securement checks into clear, searchable records.
Wheelchair Securement Record and ADA Inspection Software for Transit
Capture lift and securement checks at every pre-trip, flag failures at once and keep the records that prove accessible service.
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What the Rules Expect From Your Agency
The ADA transportation rules in 49 CFR Part 37 place three practical duties on transit providers. This is a plain-language summary, so confirm the details with the FTA and your legal counsel. Start free and build your first securement checklist.
Six Checks on Every Securement Station
A thorough pre-trip looks at each part of the station, not just whether the lift moves. Adapt this to your vehicle types and manufacturer guidance.
Make every lift and securement check impossible to skip
Digital ADA checklists with instant alerts and audit-ready history. Free for your first three vehicles.
Who Does What, From Pre-Trip to Audit
Accessibility depends on several people doing small things at the right time. A shared record keeps them in step. See the shared workflow in a live demo.
What a Good Securement Record Captures
Each inspection should leave a record that answers who checked what, when and what was found. A single failed item should trigger action automatically. Sign up free to see a record like this built for your own fleet.
When a Lift or Securement System Fails
The rules expect prompt repair, and they limit how long a bus with a broken lift can stay in service. Exceptions exist when no replacement vehicle is available, so confirm the exact limits in 49 CFR 37.163 for your service area. Clear steps and a record of each decision protect your riders and your agency.
What FleetRabbit Brings to ADA Vehicle Records
FleetRabbit covers the vehicle side of ADA accessibility. It does not replace your paratransit scheduling or complaint systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is documentation that the securement system and lift on a vehicle were inspected, who inspected them, when, and what was found or fixed.
Most agencies inspect them at every pre-trip, with deeper checks at scheduled PM intervals. Your policy and manufacturer guidance set the exact cadence.
Federal rules expect prompt repair and limit how long a vehicle can stay in service with a broken lift. Confirm the details in 49 CFR 37.163 for your agency.
ADA accessibility is a routine focus of FTA oversight, and reviewers commonly ask for evidence that lifts are inspected and maintained.
Yes. You can start free with three vehicles and add more as your fleet grows.
Keep Every Accessible Vehicle Ready and Every Rider on Board
ADA checklists, instant alerts, PM scheduling and audit-ready records in one system. Free for your first three vehicles.
