Chiayi County's new rehabilitation bus set sail for people with disabilities to test ride.

(Photo by reporter Lin Yizhang)

[Reporter Lin Yizhang/Report from Chiayi] In order to make it more convenient and safe for the handicapped and elders with limited mobility to take buses, the Chiayi County Government newly purchased 10 rehabilitation buses, equipped with electric lifting equipment, and internally planned to carry 2 wheelchair spaces; The bus set sail. The county magistrate Weng Zhangliang said that after the Fukang bus was added to the operation, the goal is to equip each route operated by the Chiayi County Bus Office with barrier-free vehicles to improve the convenience of county residents.

The Chiayi County Bus Office held a launch ceremony for the new rehabilitation bus at the square in front of the county government office today. Weng Zhangliang, legislator Chen Mingwen's wife Liao Suhui and others participated. Weng Zhangliang presented awards to the 10 excellent drivers of the bus office and took the helm to symbolize the operation of the rehabilitation bus; Chiayi County Li Xianxiong, executive director of the Spinal Cord Injury Association, sits in a wheelchair, enters the bus through electric lifting equipment, and tries out the safety facilities in the wheelchair area. He appreciates the county government's care for the disabled. In the future, it will be safer for disabled friends to travel around by bus .

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The Chiayi County Bus Office newly purchased 10 rehabilitation buses, with a total cost of 53.74 million yuan and a subsidy of 15.9 million yuan from the Highway Administration. Including the original rehabilitation buses, there are 37 rehabilitation buses in Chiayi County.

Weng Zhangliang said that Chiayi County has a vast territory, and many elders and schoolchildren usually rely on the bus transportation system. Although the bus department is not a profitable unit, it is a unit that provides public services, making transportation more convenient for villagers.

Yang Zhixiong pointed out that 10 painted rehabilitation buses will be deployed on various routes to provide all-round barrier-free rides for sightseeing, shopping, medical treatment, and schooling in Chiayi County. After they are put into operation, they will provide more comfortable and convenient bus services for passengers.

Chiayi County's new rehabilitation bus set sail.

(Photo by reporter Lin Yizhang)

Chiayi County Mayor Weng Zhangliang and others participated in the departure of the new rehabilitation bus.

(Photo by reporter Lin Yizhang)

Chiayi County Mayor Weng Zhangliang and others participated in the departure of the new rehabilitation bus.

(Photo by reporter Lin Yizhang)

Weng Zhangliang (fourth from left) presented awards to the 10 excellent drivers in the bus department.

(Photo by reporter Lin Yizhang)