Wheelchair bay trial sparks accessibility debate
Singapore's Land Transport Authority is trialing a shared priority bay system on buses for both wheelchair users and strollers. Critics argue this creates unnecessary competition for space, as wheelchair users have no alternative transport options compared to parents with strollers.
Contribute Celebrate years of Stomp Singapore Seen TNP News Deep Dive Feel Good Opinion | Contribute Singapore Seen TNP News Trending Now Lifestyle Entertainment Sports Deep Dive The Big Picture Community Voices In a Nutshell Feel Good Get Inspired Stomp Gets Things Done Goody Bag Opinion Stomping Ground Stomp's Hot Takes Commentaries NDP singer-songwriter criticises LTA’s shared wheelchair bay trial: ‘Stressful and sad to feel unwanted on public transport’ 1/3 View all 3 photos The singer-songwriter raised concerns with LTA’s “First to Board, First to Use” trial for wheelchair bays across 10 bus services. PHOTOS: SKYSHENMUSIC/INSTAGRAM 0 Share Ethel Tseng Published | Updated Read AI summary on Stomp Bites A singer-songwriter has spoken out against the Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) launch of a “First to Board, First to Use” trial for wheelchair bays on public buses, pointing out that wheelchair users will have to compete with passengers with strollers for the space.
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