Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has announced persons with disabilities can access public transportation provided by MTCC, free of charge.
Any individual registered at the National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) as a person with disabilities can gain the benefits, if holding the card issued by NSPA, MTCC revealed.
MTCC said the arrangements are made to empower persons with disabilities and to ease transportation for them.
Following the decision, persons with disabilities can utilize public transportation via buses or ferries traveling between Male, Hulhumale' and Hulhule', free of charge.
The bus and ferry terminals used for public transportation by MTCC also provide easy physical access to those with disabilities.