The city of Regina is being recognized by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC) for its work in making public transportation easier to access for people with disabilities.
The commissioner’s report says Regina is leading the charge in Saskatchewan and highlights the Queen city’s commitment to removing transportation barriers for everyone.
“I would say the City of Regina committed to making Regina the best place in Canada for people with disabilities to access transit,” David Arnot, SHRC chief commissioner said.
All public transit buses are now ‘low floor riders’, giving people on wheelchairs or crutches easier access via the bus ramp.
As well, eight more taxis can service people with disabilities. The city used to only have two accessible taxis operating on a 6am to 6pm schedule.
That has changed to a 24/7 schedule.
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While Arnot explained Regina is on the right track, more can always be done to improve transport services.
“I think adding public transit so people can access jobs, access education, access health needs, access buying groceries or anything just as a normal citizen without disabilities would do,” he said.
“We have to move the yard stick so that everyone can participate in the city.”
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