Mika.Pyyhkala@p0.f460.n101.z1.fidonet.org (Mika Pyyhkala) (04/12/91)
Index Number: 14797
[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]
How do you all feel about free public transportation for the
blind. Regardless of how you feel, you've got to
have had some interesting experiences.
I personally, belive that blind people should pay
for transportation. I do feel, that some
type of discount, should be employed, but
it should be bassed on income, and
not just disability, and definetely not
just blindness.
Anyway, one time I was taking the subway to
the aiport, and the driver told me that
it was against the law for him to collect
money from me. I told him that it was
my option, and he said that if I wanted to
be that way I could.
Another time, a bus driver told me I should
give the money I pay for the buses to a
poor box in a church.
Thats all I can think of now, but let's discuss this
issue.
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Internet: Mika.Pyyhkala@p0.f460.n101.z1.fidonet.orgPaul.Guido@f89.n129.z1.fidonet.org (Paul Guido) (04/12/91)
Index Number: 14801
[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]
MP> How do you all feel about free public transportation for the
MP> blind. Regardless of how you feel, you've got to
MP> have had some interesting experiences.
MP> I personally, belive that blind people should pay
MP> for transportation.
Once in a great while I run into a bus driver who won't let me pay .
The only regret I have is that it usually is when the bus fare is low
like when I'm on a transfer. Sure it makes me feel uncomfortable and
"different" but I don't argue. Bus fare is too high anyway. All
joking aside this "based on income " idea is fine but tough to
impliment unless its like a senior citizens pass where they ride for
free. That would be nice. If they want payment give me a descent
job then it won't be necessary..
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