Abstract: The lift comprises a pair of side plates with hand rails and a floor panel hinged to one side plate at the base thereof for movement from a platform position to a substantially vertical, non-operating position and vice versa. The lift is situated in a vehicle door opening in place of the usual steps and can be moved hydraulically from a ground engaging position outside of the vehicle to a position inside the vehicle and upon the floor thereof. A step insert is provided for normal entering and leaving when the device is not in use and the floor panel is in the uppermost non-operating position.