However, for nearly 8 million Californians with disabilities, transportation can be anything but reliable, especially for those who drive. The risks to get gas reliably and safely at a gas station are just too high. Laws regulating fuel dispensing were written before mobile fueling technology existed, which means that most of California’s air districts have outdated rules that do not allow for mobile fueling. This means at least another year will pass that drivers with disabilities will be denied a viable alternative to the gas station. Future drivers with disabilities will need equal access to fuel to keep their independence and authorizing mobile fueling ensures they will.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 28, 2022 09:43 UTC