Guarantee reservation rights

The number of passenger vehicles might have increased for the ease and wellbeing of the general public, but what remains unchanged is the persistent miserable ride to the woman and handicapped people, who find it difficult to get the reserved seats as directed by the government itself. Almost majority of the bus operators don’t adhere to the set rules, thereby leaving the women and the physically challenged people to lurch at large. Transportation is the need of the time and the main focus needs to be on the people who are underprivileged and in need. However, the main priority is not only a matter of comfort for women and the disabled but it is their honor and their freedom and protection in accordance with the Constitution. It is not only a matter of the quality of the transport service but also heralds the lack of responsibility of the public transport system in providing the necessary transport by people who rely on it in order to be able to get on with their lives. Problems due to this neglect are numerous, especially among elderly or pregnant women, who are often targets of trouble, abuse and even harm for not being able to obtain a seat, also, most often than not, they get spellbound by the jostling crowd on board. Similarly, disabled people find it hard to be inconspicuous when keeping the special space for them only. As disability does not permit free movement of the person, the transportation service should instead cater to their interests through their actions and efforts. It is high time for the concerned authorities to look into the matter and ensure that a public awareness is created in this regard and simultaneously, the rights to the womenfolk and the physically challenged will be ensured while travelling in the public transport.