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The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Sharjah today launched the Public Transport for the Year initiative, which exempts some categories of public transport charges and sets a new tariff for taxis for people with disabilities in Sharjah. The initiative comes in line with Zayeds year and is a continuation of the efforts of the Authority as a supporter of Sharjahs age-sensitive city as the first Arab city to become eligible for this great international merit and to achieve the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah. Age-appropriate, where residents enjoy the best services. Mr. Yousif Sulaiman Al Hammadi, Director of Purchasing and Administrative Services Department, General Coordinator of the Authoritys work team to prepare the Emirate of Sharjah as a age-sensitive city, said that Sharjah was recognized as a city friendly to people with motor disabilities and amputations by the World Federation of Disabled Persons. And the result of the joint and continuous work of a number of governmental bodies in Sharjah, including the Roads and Transport Authority, which takes into account in all projects and initiatives the needs of the elderly and people with disabilities, and is keen to implement all the programs required to make Sharjah in The pioneer of civilization and in the forefront of cities that enjoy the quality of life and enjoy the lives of people in a modern environment sustainable to the highest international standards. He explained that the age-sensitive public transport initiative exempts elderly persons over the age of 60 years, persons with motor disabilities, beneficiaries of social assistance and children under 10 years of age from the fees for using public transport within Sharjah City. The decision was implemented since last March, A large number of public transport users. Al-Hammadi explained that the Authority is in the process of establishing a mechanism for issuing permits for these categories, which will be announced soon. He said that at the present time, the elderly and children can present their identity card when booking tickets. Those with motor disabilities may benefit from the exemption by giving Disabled Card. He added that, in continuation of the Authoritys role in supporting disabled people, meeting their needs and providing all services to them with ease and ease, the TRA has implemented a new tariff for taxis for persons with disabilities since May of last year. The cancellation of the operational services added to the value of the meter per trip, which was AED 1.5 and AED 50, plus a deduction of 50% of the total value of the full fare. He pointed out that the average demand for taxis for people with disabilities has reached 1608 reservations since the implementation of the resolution until August, with a rate of 402 applications per month, an increase of 16 percent over the four months preceding the implementation. The rate of booking during the months of January, February and March was 346 reservations per month For the statistics of the CITC call center. He pointed out that the team of preparing the Emirate of Sharjah as an age-sensitive city of the Authority has launched several initiatives for older people such as the initiative of public places friendly to the elderly, which is the examination and modification of pedestrian corridors and sidewalks to be free of obstacles, in addition to the provision of outdoor seats in the public transport and squares As well as the adoption and allocation of positions for older persons in public areas, in cooperation with the Municipality of Sharjah City, the Sharjah Police General Headquarters and the Department of Social Services. The Authority provides a number of taxis equipped with the latest technical specifications necessary to transport people with disabilities, so that they contain equipment to suit their needs and is equipped with a hydraulic lift landing behind the vehicle to carry the passenger with the chair is easy and easy and also equipped with straps to install the chair inside the car and available seats It is suitable for families with disabilities and can be ordered and used throughout the day by calling 600525252. |
