Free bike for people with disabilities in Berlin!

Free bike for people with disabilities in Berlin!

Berlin, Deutschland - On Friday, the Berlin Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) announced that people with mobility disabilities can take their bicycle with them in the subway free of charge. This decision is considered an important step towards accessibility in the capital. The prerequisite for the free take -away is the submission of a severely disabled person's ID on which the mark G or AG is noted. The Gsign G refers to a significant impairment of movement ability in road traffic, while AG stands for an extraordinary walking disability. This regulation is now valid, even if it will only come into force in the coming days, reported rbb24.

This measure not only affects the subway, but also applies to S-Bahn and regional traffic within Berlin. This creates a uniform standard for taking bicycles for people with mobility impairments. The BVG shows itself from goodwill and already recognizes this regulation, which opens up more options in everyday life.

legal claims and exemptions in the BVG tariff area

In addition to the new regulations on taking bicycle, owners of a severely disabled person with a supplementary sheet and valid factory have the right to use all means of transport in the VBB tariff area free of charge. Accompanying persons by severely disabled people who are noted in the severely disabled card can also be transported free of charge. This shows how important it is that the BVG takes the needs of people with restrictions seriously and makes it easier for them to participate in public life in its passenger rights.

The EU regulation No. 181/2011 also regulates passenger rights in bus line traffic, especially on routes under 250 km. All passengers are entitled to non -discriminatory transportation, regardless of their disability or restricted mobility. Complaints regarding passenger rights can be submitted to the BVG within three months to ensure a smooth process.

accessibility as a social challenge

The topic of accessibility in public transport is not only a question of comfort, but also participation. Access to public life is crucial for people with disabilities in order to participate in social activities. This is supported by the "Law on Equality for Disabled People (BGG)", which was introduced in 2002. This law has drawn numerous changes in the areas of public transport, railway, air traffic and road construction to promote the mobility of people with disabilities. According to the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport, accessibility and the consideration of the concerns restricted mobility are regarded as necessary aspects of transport policy.

In particular with the accessibility law (BFSG), which will come into force from the end of June 2025, the requirements for accessibility will continue to harmonize in certain areas of the passenger transport service. The aim is to achieve complete accessibility in public transport by 2022, which is a quality gain for all users.