Finding an accessible taxi app and a transport service is a problem for persons with disabilities in Sri Lanka. Public transport networks in the city are inaccessible and private vehicles on the whole are inadequate and expensive for wheelchairs. Manique Gunaratne together with the app developers of a well-known taxi service are working on how to make the taxi mobile app accessible for vision impaired, partially sighted and hearing-impaired persons. They are also exploring the possibilities of promoting a special care service for persons with disabilities with trained taxi drivers and accessible vehicles.
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1 Manique and Malaka to expand the services to persons with disabilities.
Manique Gunaratne
Vice Chair Person – South Asian Disability Forum
