Research Article
Providing Inclusive Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Services for People with Disabilities in the City of Semarang
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.21-11-2023.2352626, author={Muhammad Syofi’i and Gurindra Budi Prasetyo and Agus Ananto Widodo}, title={Providing Inclusive Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Services for People with Disabilities in the City of Semarang}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 3rd AIDRAN Biennial Conference: International Conference on Disability Rights, ICDR 2023, 21-- 23 November 2023, Yogyakarta, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICDR}, year={2024}, month={12}, keywords={accessibility disability rapid transit public transport}, doi={10.4108/eai.21-11-2023.2352626} }- Muhammad Syofi’i
Gurindra Budi Prasetyo
Agus Ananto Widodo
Year: 2024
Providing Inclusive Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Services for People with Disabilities in the City of Semarang
ICDR
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.21-11-2023.2352626
Abstract
This article seeks to understand the issue of disability-inclusive development in public transport through Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services in Semarang City. This study was carried out using an inclusive development approach. This research is based on qualitative research using data collected from interviews, observation, and document study. The findings show that the Semarang City Government has legally guaranteed the fulfilment of disability rights in terms of transport accessibility through regional regulations. In addition, special fares are guaranteed for disable groups. Unfortunately, these regulations were not supported by the standard operating procedures of the services. Fulfilment of public transport for the disabled is carried out through the provision of wheelchair spaces, wheelchair ramps, and disability cards with Braille letters, however, the Semarang City Government is still trying to realize lower deck BRT. Recommendations to BRT managers include compiling technical instructions for disability services and budgeting to build and maintain disability-friendly infrastructure.
