It has been brought to our attention that only persons with a mobility disability, more specifically those who have a blue card (not available to all disabled persons), will be able to benefit from reduced fare rates when using public transport.

The Down Syndrome Association strongly believes and requests that this concession be accessible to all persons with a disability, first and foremost because most disabled persons are not capable of obtaining a driving licence, therefore are unable to have their personal means of transport. Almost all of them are nearing or are already below the poverty line! Disabled persons are continually dependant on family and friends for all their transportation needs.

Facilitating the use of public transport with reduced fares will surely assist persons with a disability become more independent, a topic which is at the moment being discussed exhaustively by various entities.

We urge the authorities to reconsider the current situation which we find most discriminatory.