New Transportation Options for Disabled Individuals in Odesa
Starting October 9, 2024, a new service called «Social Taxi» began operating in Odesa. So far, there have been approximately 40 requests from individuals with disabilities.
To order a vehicle, simply call the short number 15-01 three days prior to your trip. The call is free from all mobile networks!
Additionally, you can fill out an online form on the official Odesa website to request a taxi. This further simplifies access to the service. The «Social Taxi» initiative is supported by the organization «Barrier-Free».
Free transportation is provided to the following categories of individuals with disabilities:
- individuals with disabilities of groups I and II (with mobility impairments);
- children with disabilities (with mobility impairments);
- individuals with visual impairments of groups I and II.
«Social Taxi» can be used for traveling within the city from one's residence to the following locations:
- local government offices;
- government executive bodies;
- courts;
- healthcare institutions (treatment, rehabilitation, or preventive care facilities);
- banking institutions;
- social, cultural, and educational institutions;
- prosthetic and orthopedic enterprises;
- transport terminals;
- utilities providing services to the public.
*** As of October 1, 2024, there are 63,000 individuals with disabilities residing in Odesa, including over 4,500 with mobility impairments, 5,229 children with disabilities, and nearly 1,000 individuals with visual impairments.
