REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Public policy observer Lisman Manurung of the University of Indonesia said the public transportation in Indonesia had not yet to adapt to the requirements of people with special needs, such as the elderly, pregnant women and the disabled.

"In principle, the government, which has the authority to regulate public transportation policy, must be able to provide access for all citizens. All have the same rights, including people living with disabilities," Lisman said here on Friday.

He said that the government should pay attention to all its citizens in accordance with its obligations. "The criterion of the success of any government is the extent to which the neglected sections (those with disabilities) are able to exercise their rights. Only then can all citizens become equal."

Lisman said that the state should really pay attention to the needs of people with special needs, particularly the disabled ones.

"Currently, there are traffic lamps for pedestrians along the road side for crossing the roads but what about the blind who cannot see the lamp?" he questioned.

He said that not many sound signs were found at a number of road crossings, making it difficult for the blind to cross the road.

"The traffic lamps should be equipped with sound alarms that can be heard by the blind who want to cross the road," he added.

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