We never expect you to have issues with your Las Vegas scooter rental. However, if you do experience an issue with one of our Pride Mobility Scooters, please refer to this guide for troubleshooting. Keep a Charged Battery The most common issue our mobility scooter rental customers encounter is a dead battery. The battery condition meter on the front console will tell you the strength of your battery. From right to left, green indicates a fully charged battery, yellow indicates a draining charge, and red indicates an immediate charge is necessary. Battery condition should always be checked while operating the scooter at full speed on a dry, level surface. To ensure you do not experience a dead mobility scooter battery while renting in Las Vegas, please charge the battery each night, and again while the scooter is parked at each destination. Please note the following circumstances which will cause the battery to drain at a faster rate. Rough Terrain: Whenever possible, avoid traveling on soft surfaces. Avoid hills, along with cracked and broken surfaces. Weight: Scooters are not made to carry heavy loads. Please ensure you are renting a scooter appropriate for your weight. Try also to limit any excess weight, including baggage weight. It is best to strip it down to the absolute essentials only. Speed Variance: When driving for a long, or even a short distance, maintain a consistent speed. Varying your speed may affect the motor of the scooter. In the same vein, avoid stop-and-go driving. How to Recharge the Battery Observe these simple steps to charge the battery of your Las Vegas scooter rental. 1. Place the front of your scooter near a standard electrical outlet. 2. Plug the 3-pin charger power cord into the off-board charger port. 3. Spread out the charger power cord and plug it into the electrical outlet. Charge the batteries for 8 to 14 hours. 4. Once the batteries are fully charged, unplug the charger power cord from the electrical outlet and then from the off-board charger port. How to Reset the Scooter In rare cases, the pride mobility scooter rental may demonstrate irregular functionality. If your mobility scooter rental is exhibiting a start-and-stop pattern, where the scooter travels a few meters then stops, then goes a few more meters and stops again, please try the following reset methods. Reset Button When the scooter is running on a low battery, the main circuit breaker may trip to prevent damage to the motor and electronics. Naturally, all the electrical systems go offline when the breaker trips. This will cause the circuit breaker to pop out at the front battery section of your scooter. Please allow the electronics a few minutes to cool down before you push the reset button to release the breaker. Remember that if the breaker trips more than once, you might need to recharge the battery. Freewheel Mode The second option for resetting the scooter is to put it in freewheel mode by pushing forward the manual freewheel lever at the back of the scooter to deactivate the drive system and the brake system. Then, pull the lever back to reactivate the drive and the brake systems and take your scooter out of freewheel mode. Remember to: Remove the key from the key switch. Never sit on the scooter when engaging or disengaging freewheel mode. Stay by the sides. Return the scooter to drive mode after pushing it to lock the brakes. Avoid disengaging the motors on slopes or bumpy roads. Freewheel mode is also useful in rare cases where your battery dies and you need to push your scooter for a short distance. Remember, if at any time you experience an issue with your pride mobility scooter while renting from Get Around Mobility in Las Vegas, you may contact us directly at 702-637-0008 and we will gladly help you get back on track. You may also view the full manual for your scooter rental here.

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Being an international tourist destination, Las Vegas is a world leader in disability access. There is no shortage of fascinating, accessible shows in Las Vegas. Actually, it is hard to find a show in Las Vegas that does not offer wheelchair and scooter accessible seating; most of them welcome everybody with open arms. So, if you are renting a mobility scooter, rest assured that you can easily book accessible seating, both online and by phone. Your visit to Vegas cannot reach a happy ending without seeing at least one production. In this blog, we share our favorite strip shows! 1. Awakening at Wynn Awakening is a visually rich fantasy production built around acrobatics, mythic storytelling, and cutting-edge theater design. The story follows a brave heroine and her two companions on a quest to restore love and beauty to the world, with narration by Anthony Hopkins. It plays in the custom-designed Awakening Theater, where the 360-degree stage and surround sound make every seat feel close to the action. 2. Absinthe at Caesars Palace If you can encapsulate Las Vegas in one show, it is Absinthe. a fast, intimate, adults-only variety show that mixes outrageous comedy, jaw-dropping acrobatics, burlesque energy and a lot of audience interaction. The Gazillionaire and Wanda Widdles drive the chaos, and the vintage circus-tent setting at Caesars Palace makes the whole experience feel up close, wild and unlike a traditional theater production. 3. O at Bellagio For theatre lovers, this show is easily a must-see. a visually stunning Cirque production built around water, aerial acrobatics, synchronized swimming, diving and surreal stagecraft. The show unfolds in, on and above a massive pool, with performers and sets constantly transforming the space into a dreamlike world. It is elegant, family-friendly and designed to leave you wide-eyed from start to finish. 4. Blue Man Group at Luxor Hilarious, inventive, and oozing with creativity. The Blue Man Group performers do not utter a word during the show, but somehow they manage to capture your attention with stunning audio and visuals. A Blue Man Group concert is a high-energy, non-verbal theatrical experience that combines live rock music, comedy, and multimedia. Expect to see three bald, blue-painted performers communicating entirely through physical expressions, utilizing eccentric instruments like PVC pipes, and interacting intimately with the audience. 5. Wizard Of Oz at The Sphere A classic movie becomes modern at the newest venue in Las Vegas. Expect a highly immersive take on The Wizard of Oz built for Sphere’s massive screen and sensory effects. The experience uses remastered songs from the film, including “We’re Off to See the Wizard” and “Over the Rainbow,” along with visual moments like Dorothy’s tornado ride to Munchkinland. You’ll also encounter environmental effects such as scent, mist, wind, lighting effects, loud audio, and seat sensations that make the trip to Oz feel much bigger than a traditional movie screening.

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Whether for business, pleasure, or something else, Las Vegas is built with the tourist in mind. Being one of the US’s newer cities, Las Vegas is well equipped to meet a wide array of mobility needs. Check out some of our top tips for getting around Las Vegas if you have a disability or require special accommodations to maximize your mobility. Public Transportation One of the most accessible ways to get around the Las Vegas strip is the Monorail with a single day pass as low as $13.45. The Monorail is extremely friendly to those with unique mobility needs, welcoming wheelchairs, walkers, mobility scooters with ease. Each Monorail station has an accessible elevator service. Level boarding is available from the platforms, and there is a place on every car to store mobility vehicles. Don’t forget to lock your mobility vehicle during the ride. Trained animals are also welcome aboard. If venturing outside of the strip, bus transportation is a great option. RTC (Regional Transit Commission) buses are well equipped to handle wheelchairs and scooters. The bus network is extensive and covers every part of the city (There is no train or subway system in Las Vegas). All RTC buses are equipped with lowered floors and wheelchair access ramps, making it a great option for users of wheelchairs and scooters. Wheelchair Taxis Visitors to Las Vegas enjoy a large fleet of wheelchair taxis. All these taxis are required by law to accommodate both manual and automatic wheelchairs. Wheelchairs taxi and vans appear almost instantly when ordered, thanks to their high level of alertness. Scooter Rentals in Las Vegas Mobility scooters are a standard mode of transportation in Las Vegas for both regular scooter users and visitors simply looking to give their legs a break. They are practical, useful, and make life easier for everyone. If you are interested in renting a scooter, we usually recommend the Victory 10 from Get Around Mobility. When renting from us online or by phone, we take care of the details, including free delivery to Las Vegas strip hotels. Just make a reservation with us and your scooter will be waiting for you at the time of your arrival. All Las Vegas hotels, restaurants, and casinos are able to accommodate scooters, making them a top way to get around. Cruising the Strip Most tourist areas in Las Vegas have wide sidewalks to accommodate wheelchairs and scooters. Curb cuts are to be found at all intersections and visual and audio aids are available at every crosswalk. In that way, the Las Vegas strip designed with optimal mobility in mind. For example, safe pedestrian bridges are at every major intersection. That helps immensely by creating a safer and more fluid flow of traffic. When you need to move up or down the bridges, elevators are plentiful and easy to use. Each elevator is positioned and designed to welcome mobility scooters and wheelchairs. Lodging in Las Vegas with a Disability The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that all hotels in Las Vegas have wheelchair accessible rooms. As a result, the city of Las Vegas has more wheelchair accessible hotel rooms and suites than any other town in the United States. You will find moving around inside these hotel rooms is easy and comfortable. They are also well equipped with roll in showers, built in bathing seats, and more. At the end of the day, there’s no better place to visit if you require mobility accommodations. For more information to help you plan ahead, check out this helpful blog. Please keep Get Around Mobility in mind for your rental needs.

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