Supreme Court Pushes for Enhanced Transport Access for Persons with Disabilities
The Supreme Court underlined the importance of improving transportation for persons with disabilities, advocating for cabs equipped with wheelchair accommodations. It called for specially modified vehicles on apps and solicited government assistance on the issue amid ongoing deliberations within relevant departments.
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The Supreme Court has underscored the necessity to enhance transport accessibility for individuals with disabilities, insisting that cabs be equipped to support wheelchairs and similar assistive tools.
A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta suggested the inclusion of specially fitted cabs within existing app services to cater to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).
Their call for improved mobility solutions was conveyed during proceedings involving a plea by Shivjeet Singh Raghav, which demands better transit access. The court has now engaged Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati to explore the ongoing governmental assessment of public transport accessibility.
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