He announces, "bus 240 going downtown thru route 50" and a visually impaired woman climbs in. God bless America for passing the ADA law which makes transportation provisions for the disabled.The concept of the kneeling bus helps easy access for wheelchairs. I would say it sorta gives a sense of power and accomplishment to someone who didn't believe it was possible. I cant even get myself to think how it would be possible in India. Being able to go wherever your heart desires without feeling crippled.
Every day on my way to college, the bus stops at Loretto..its a home for the aged. A bunch of oldies get in .. they can barely walk .. they absolutely amaze me. Last week a golden retriever(guide dog) got in with his master. It sat right under her seat. Cute ??? It was more than that. The responsibility of guiding a human being was just wow. This just doesn't limit to public transportation. Its everywhere ... the concept of automatic doors and restrooms for the handicapped. If only my grandmother were here.. she would have loved to go around like this.
Then again, it may seem a little sad that the oldies have no one to drive them around. But think again ... they didn't do it for their parents and they don't expect it to be done for them. Moreover, they love being on their own. Its their freedom and they completely use it. I love these free spirited Americans. . and I love America.
