A personal belongings cart developed for homeless people by UBC Okanagan students is ready for a test drive.
The School of Engineering took on the challenge for Metro Community Church.
WATCH: UBCO students design prototype for alternative shopping cart
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“We’re certainly excited to pick this one up and get it out on the streets for a test drive,” Metro’s Devon Siebenga said in a news release. “We have a couple members of our community in mind who will be able to use this and let us know how practical it is.”
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The cart will allow homeless people to secure their belongings, normally stowed in shopping carts.
The carts are lockable and users can leave them while they attend appointments, get a meal or access other support services.
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