In order to make travel hassle-free for Persons with Disabilities, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant will flag off Wheelchair Accessible E-rickshaws on 24th April 2023 at Institute Menezes Braganza in Panaji, as part of the “Seva, Sushasan, Jan Kalyan” initiative.
The Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities is initiating wheelchair accessible e-rickshaw services in the state. This will be managed by Ezy Mov, a pioneer in wheelchair taxi services.
Guruprasad Pawaskar, the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities said, “Wheelchair users confront several challenges when travelling to workplaces, hospitals, schools, and other sites. Therefore, we are starting this service to make travel easier”.
In order to assist delegates with disabilities and senior citizens, the wheelchair accessible e-rickshaws were introduced in the State for the first time during the Purple Fest. The Purple Fest saw a large number of Goan delegates with disabilities who expressed their opinion that it would be wonderful if such rickshaws were accessible all year round in the state.
Pawaskar further said, “Two family members can accompany the passenger with disability in this vehicle, which has a ramp that doubles up as the door in the rear. Besides, there has been utmost importance given to safety where the wheelchair is strapped on all four sides”.
