PMD user allegedly hogs wheelchair space on MRT train, ignores wheelchair-bound commuter
PUBLISHED ONAugust 28, 2019 11:44 AMByRainer Cheung
Some can't live without them, some can't live with them.
We're talking about Personal Mobility Devices (PMD).
For one wheelchair-bound woman, it meant her dedicated space on the train being taken up by a PMD.
In a Facebook post, Puteri NurSuhana asked whether it was appropriate for PMD users to park their devices in a spot meant for handicapped passengers.
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According to her, she asked the man to give up the spot, only to be ignored.
As someone who suffers from cerebral palsy, she added that it was hard for her to control her personal mobility aid, hence the need for the wheelchair spot even on an empty train.
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Of course, it goes without saying that those with physical needs have the right of way.
According to Land Transport Authority (LTA) guidelines, commuters with PMDs are expected to board only at the first or last carriage to avoid hindering other passengers.
While we do not know the exact measurements of the PMD in question, LTA states that devices boarding MRT trains must not exceed 120cm by 70cm by 40cm in dimensions.
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