Shillong, Mar 22: In a first, a wheelchair taxi was launched by PMR centre here to enable hassles free commuting for the differently-abled individuals.
The vehicle was launched at Bharat Scouts and Guides office. Differently-abled community can avail the facilities by calling on 70852-35036.
Launching the vehicle, Director of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation centre (PMR), Dr Lahunlang M Sohliya said that the first ever wheelchair accessible vehicle was a dream as she had seen a lot of patients struggling to come for their appointments and even while trying to go places.
She informed that with a little help from government initiative PRIME, Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh and from their own pocket they were able to realise the dream.
