How do I request a wheelchair assistant at the SeaTac Rental Car Facility drop-off area, and what are the on-bus wheelchair securement limits?
Verified: 2026-06-23
At a glance
Call the facility hotline at least 15 minutes before arrival to request a Prospect wheelchair assistant, and note that bus securement areas accommodate wheelchairs up to 48 inches wide and 750 lbs.
What to know
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What to expect on your trip
- Upon calling, provide your exact arrival time, rental car company name, and the specific vehicle license plate.
- When you arrive at the Ground Transportation island, the driver will alert the dispatched Prospect assistant to meet you directly at the vehicle door.
- Regarding on-bus securement limits for the dedicated Rental Car Facility shuttle buses, each vehicle is equipped with 2 designated wheelchair securement stations.
- These stations strictly accommodate mobility devices up to a maximum width of 48 inches and a maximum weight capacity of 750 pounds when occupied.
To ensure a smooth transition at the SeaTac Rental Car Facility located at 3150 S 160th St, passengers requiring a dedicated wheelchair assistant from Prospect must coordinate their request by calling the Ground Transportation hotline at (206) 787-5498 at least 15 minutes prior to their scheduled drop-off. Upon calling, provide your exact arrival time, rental car company name, and the specific vehicle license plate. When you arrive at the Ground Transportation island, the driver will alert the dispatched Prospect assistant to meet you directly at the vehicle door. Regarding on-bus securement limits for the dedicated Rental Car Facility shuttle buses, each vehicle is equipped with 2 designated wheelchair securement stations. These stations strictly accommodate mobility devices up to a maximum width of 48 inches and a maximum weight capacity of 750 pounds when occupied. Drivers are fully trained to operate the 4-point tie-down securement systems and will assist passengers with the required shoulder and lap belts to ensure full compliance with federal safety regulations before the bus departs.
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