For the past one month, I have Mr Yap Peng San, a retiree who volunteer himself to coordinate the running of MBPJ's Transit OKU. Mr Yap came forward after reading about the free service provided by MBPJ to the underprivileged disabled people in Petaling Jaya. The service is to provide commuting facilities to the disabled people for essential services during day time.
He conveyed to me some of the grouses and improvement that need to be done. Chief amongst them is the tendency of some quarters to abuse the use of this service. Although some are well to do and can afford to have their own transport, they prefer to call for the free service. Although some might not need the service to go for leisure activities, they prefer to have chauffeur to ferry them. Although it is understood that the service is to send the passenger to destination without waiting, some demand to have the driver to wait for them. While it is the right of the PWD to enjoy this free service, it is right for MBPJ to prioritise the service for the needy.
Until more vehicles are available, rules on restricting the use of this service shall be exercised, i presume.
Mr Yap left for Taiwan last week to build up his skills and knowledge on voluntary services. I wish him the best. Thank you.
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