The main difference between regular manual wheelchairs and transport ones is the fact that those built with transport in mind are foldable, so you can easily pack them in the trunk of the car or take with you on an airplane just like you would do with a suitcase. Some models pack very small, like the Hi-Fortune Lightweight Medical Manual Wheelchair, for example, which makes them ideal for travel. Transport wheelchairs are also ideal if you're looking for a model that can be pushed easily by someone else.