Public transport for disabled in Zagreb
Persons with disabilities Department for persons with disabilities branch ZET each day transporting people with disabilities and children with disabilities to work, university, school, to recreation and occupational therapy. Work has started 25th July 1994. The single vehicle. In parallel with the increasing need for this form of transport were purchased and new vehicles. Until 1997. The fleet is complemented by three Mercedes vehicles. One new vehicle purchased in 1999. And until 2005. year came another eight new Mercedes vehicles. That same year, the Department expanded the service to transport children with disabilities. For this type of transportation purchased five vehicles Iveco with six passenger seats and one space for wheelchairs. Today in the department work 23 drivers and five escorts in transporting children. Ten drivers and attendants are specially trained for the transport of children with disabilities. Transport of disabled adults performed a total of ten vehicles, a transport of children with disabilities from seven specialized Iveco vehicles. In 2008. was achieved 24 688 rides, which is 13.72 percent more than in 2007. year, more and registered users (data January 2009.). According to the indicators, this form of transport shows a constant tendency to increase, and people with disabilities, which range from using a wheelchair, enables better living and inclusion in all aspects of everyday life. The right to this type of transport is realized at the request of the institution attended by the child with disabilities, or association of persons with disabilities. The application considers the Department for Protection of Persons with Disabilities at the City Office of Health, Labor, Social Security and Veterans. Further information on tel. 01/6600 443 |