Disabled sue Montreal public transit

A group of disabled people who travel on wheelchairs is suing Montreal’s public transit for unequal access to public transportation.

The group argues their right is covered in the charter of rights and is claiming $20,000 for failure to provide adequate travel service.

According to CTV Montreal, the city has only seven metro stations accessible to wheelchairs out of 68.

In comparison, Toronto has 30 of 69 stations so equipped.

The transit authorities did not comment on the alleged accusations. But in the past they have cited as a reason a cost of $15 million of renovations for such developments.

Public transportations have previously promised to equip all stations with elevators by 2028.