-There are a couple of hundred people affected by this initiative that will take effect next week, says Marcus Eskdahl, regional councilor (S) to SVT.

The investment in a discounted card for this group is about a few million and is part of the political coalition's budget.

Today, it costs over a thousand kroner for a monthly card that is valid throughout the county.

The new card will cost just over SEK 200, just like the cards available for seniors and high school students today.

Important reform

According to Marcus Eskdahl, this initiative is an important reform for this particular group.

-More people will have access to public transport.

We would like to see more people with functional variations also be able to use this public transport, he says.

Paulina Lallerman, who is the ombudsman for Functional Law in Jönköping County, welcomes the initiative.

You hear more about why she thinks it is important in the clip above.