Is Singapore about to be world-famous for our transport system?
Recently, Xiaohongshu user Jiu Zhen Mei Tree, raved about the public buses in Singapore on a post — specifically, about the inclusivity features on buses here.
The Mainland Chinese netizen observed people with disabilities commuting on buses on their own in Singapore, and was impressed by how public transport here is so accessible to them.
Jiu Zhen Mei Tree first pointed out that Singapore’s buses have a ramp for wheelchair-bound passengers to board and alight conveniently.
You may have seen it before: When a wheelchair-bound passenger is boarding or alighting the vehicle, the bus captain will temporarily halt the boarding of the bus for new passengers, and head to the bus exit door to manually lower a ramp. The ramp leads directly to the designated wheelchair bay on the bus and allows for wheelchair-bound passengers to board or alight the bus easily.
Jiu Zhen Mei Tree also commended the bus captain for taking the initiative to help a wheelchair-bound passenger alight the bus, and praised other commuters for patiently waiting to board while all this is going on.
“The way Singaporeans care for those with disabilities really warms my heart,” she gushed, before going on to describe our country as one which “works hard” to help them integrate into society.
Many netizens took to the comments to compliment Singapore for several other inclusivity initiatives.
“In the past, our flats didn’t have lifts at every floor. To make it more convenient for the elderly and those with disabilities, the authorities started building lifts at every level,” shared one netizen.
Another thanked Singapore for encouraging the elderly and people with disabilities to head outdoors more with such features.
“This is beneficial towards their mental health, and can also help to create a more caring society,” they said.
When a user remarked that the facilities have made things easier for parents with strollers too, the OP chimed in: “This is an exceptionally user-friendly and active city.”