Penang Road Bus Stop Wheel Chair Ramp

The bus stop at Penang Road is perhaps the only bus stop in Penang with a wheelchair ramp for the disabled. It is at Station 8 of the CAT Free Shuttle Bus Service. The ramp enables wheelchair-bound commuters to enter and exit the Rapid Penang buses.

I have not seen such a ramp anywhere else in Penang, and would question its effectiveness. In order for a wheelchair-bound commuter to use the ramp, the bus has to stop right next to it. I suppose the bus driver would be kind enough to do that if he sees there's a commuter in wheelchair waiting to board. However, there should be similar ramps at all bus stops, otherwise it would be difficult for the commuter to alight from the bus afterwards.

Penang Road Bus Stop Wheelchair Ramp (29 September 2012)


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