To make the transport system user-friendly, all new and existing Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) stations will be accessible to people with disabilities. By 2010, 40% of the public bus fleet will be wheelchair-accessible and will work towards having all public buses to be wheelchair-accessible by 2020.
The Government, the
National Council of Social Service and the voluntary welfare organisations administer various transport schemes to help improve the mobility of people with disabilities. These include:
- LTA Care Funds - for adults in mainstream employment and students who are medically certified to be totally dependent on taxi for transportation.
- Traffic Assistance Funds - for individuals who survived traffic accidents but have acquired a permanent or temporary disability as a result.
- The Wan Boo Sow Charity Fund - provided by the Wan Boo Sow Charity Fund Limited, this fund provides financial assistance to various groups of individuals including people with disabilities who require transport assistance.
- Waiver of Additional Registration Fee (ARF) and Certificate of Entitlement (COE) for purchase of cars.
- Issue of car park labels for people with disabilities.
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