Paris Metro System Receives Flak Ahead Of Paralympics; Regional Transport Network Head Calls It ‘Impossible’ For Disabled

After the much-talked-about Summer Olympics 2024, Paris is all set to host the upcoming Paralympics Games 2024. The 17th Summer Paralympic Games will commence on August 28 and continue till September 8, 2024. Ahead of the global multi-sport parasports event starting in the French city, the Paris metro system is getting slammed. People are pointing out faults in the huge metro network running through the capital city and connecting many places.

Paris Metro System Is Receiving Criticism Before Paralympics 2024

From passing through famous and bustling places to overlooking magnificent views, the metro network offers good travel experiences to commuters regularly. However, the major issue lies concerning disabled passengers wishing to board a metro train to travel to their destinations. Visitors are heading to Paris for the upcoming Paralympics and this stirred the conversation regarding the necessity for proper metro services.

According to a report by Firstpost, the Paris metro system is becoming the talk of the town and receiving criticism from all around for the network’s restricted convenience and accessibility. People are raising many questions and asking for improved facilities so that disabled passengers can travel properly without any obstacles. Efforts are now necessary to fix this major issue.

On Monday, the head of the Paris regional transport network discussed this significant concern, especially with the city hosting the grand Paralympics 2024. While talking about the current state, the transport head acknowledged the matter in question and stated that the Paris metro system is “near-impossible” for disabled passengers.

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Paris Metro started long back in 1900. Providing regular services for more than a century, the network and its facilities have only improved. It is now considered to be the European Union’s busiest metro system. There are 16 lines with 300 stations offering daily commuting experiences to more than four million passengers.

Though a lot has changed over the decades, the problem of not having efficient services for disabled passengers continues to be persistent. Currently, wheelchairs are accessible at just 29 stops.

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Valerie Pecresse, Paris region’s president, shared that the metro lines remain the weak spot when it comes to accessibility.

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