Melbourne, Australia has 480 trams and over 1,600 stops — but only 18% are truly accessible for people with disabilities.
The city with the world’s largest tram network, yet people with disabilities face tremendous difficulty.
Terry was left behind on the tram — doors closed after her husband stepped off, leaving her wheelchair trapped onboard.
Christian uses an electric scooter — a 45-minute journey takes 4 hours because he must wait for accessible services.
He said, “We’re exhausted that the government won’t listen to people with disabilities.”
Meanwhile in Bangkok, the BTS Skytrain has improved significantly. Older stations added elevators, newer stations have better accessibility.
Even though many problems remain to be solved, Thailand can still serve as a development model for the world to see.
Because the right to travel is a fundamental human right for everyone.
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Source: theguardian