Most rides without any kind of restraints that go high will not allow single riders for the possibility of suicide. Possible risk of suicide is one possibility.
Although Ferris wheels may not pose as much danger for small injuries, the types of accidents from Ferris wheels usually are falls, and usually are serious.
During Summer operations with larger crowds, we typically have ride times between 12-20 minutes. During Winter operations with smaller crowds, we typically have ride times between 10-15 minutes. But as always, every ride is three full revolutions of the wheel.
A Ferris wheel goes round and round. Up to the top you ride feeling the wind in your face and seeing all the sights.To the bottom you go, hearing the giggles of delight and smelling delicious popcorn and cotton candy. ?Just as you really begin to enjoy yourself, you feel it come to a stop.