Electric buses designed specifically for persons with disabilities (PWDs) will soon be launched as a mode of public transport in Metro Manila, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced.
DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian led a demonstration ride with PWDs at the agency’s central office in Batasan Hills, Quezon City, on Monday. The initial fleet of 20 e-buses features a low-floor design, wheelchair ramps, and CCTV cameras to ensure passenger safety. “President Marcos has made it clear—no PWD should face discrimination or abuse in public transport,” Gatchalian said, following a viral video showing a PWD being assaulted by a bus conductor and passengers.
Currently, the e-buses serve as a shuttle transport for people with disabilities (PWDs) working in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. The DSWD is coordinating with the transport department to launch the first public routes in Quezon City. The initiative is part of the DSWD’s Sustainable Livelihood Program. | via Dann Miranda | Photo via Rex Gatchalian’s Facebook Page
#D8TVNews #D8TV
