Tokyo Para Wheelchair-adaptive bus shortage 7:56 on December 13

In the next year's Tokyo Paralympic Games, it will be understood that there may be a shortage of wheelchair-accessible buses used by athletes and officials, and the Organizing Committee will make a concrete transportation plan and secure buses as necessary. It was decided.

The IPC = International Paralympic Committee and the Organizing Committee held a meeting to discuss the operational issues of the Tokyo Paralympic Games for two days until the 12th.

It was reported that there may be a shortage of wheelchair-accessible buses that can be used by wheelchairs and lifts when athletes and coaches move to competition venues.

The Organizing Committee currently has about 230 buses, but by next month we will hear from international competition organizations to create a concrete transportation plan and to secure buses as necessary. It was.

Secretary General Muto of the Organizing Committee said, “I would like to resolve as soon as possible while fully consulting with the IPC.”

In addition, it is pointed out that there are places where there are no elevators in the competition venues and there are few toilets for the handicapped. I think that is what the existing venues are lacking in. That ’s what we ’re going to do after hearing from you, ”he said.