Omiseop, Gwangju Seo-gu Council Member: "Mobility Rights for Transportation-Disadvantaged Must Be Strengthened"

Oh Miseop, a member of the Gwangju Metropolitan City Seo-gu Council, emphasized that "related policies, road maintenance, and facility management are necessary to guarantee the mobility rights of transportation-vulnerable groups."

Councilor Oh delivered a 5-minute free speech during the 3rd plenary session of the 315th extraordinary meeting.

Councilor Oh explained, "Seo-gu is striving to become a barrier-free city where all residents, including transportation-vulnerable groups, can live without restrictions."

However, he pointed out, "More consideration is needed for the disabled and the elderly," adding, "I reviewed barrier-free bus stops and rapid chargers for electric wheelchairs, but there were inconveniences for users due to insufficient promotion and management."

He also criticized, "The rapid chargers for electric wheelchairs, which are used in urgent situations, are installed indoors, making them difficult to use, and there is a lack of promotion regarding their installation locations."

Councilor Oh is making efforts to institutionalize the guarantee of mobility rights for transportation-vulnerable groups by, among other things, leading the proposal of the 'Electric Mobility Device Insurance Subscription and Support Ordinance for the Disabled and Elderly.'

Shin Dongho, Honam Reporting Headquarters, Asia Economy bless4ya@asiae.co.kr

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