93% of Paris Metro stations remain inaccessible or partially accessible for wheelchair users despite improvements during the Olympics.

During the Olympics, Paris has made significant efforts to improve accessibility for people with disabilities, particularly for those attending events. An online system helping Ndieme Lame, a 57-year-old wheelchair user, book assistance at train stations has been particularly helpful. However, challenges remain, such as inaccessible underground Metro stations. Despite these improvements, 93% of Paris Metro stations remain inaccessible or only partially accessible to people in wheelchairs. The city has made investments to enhance accessibility, such as allocating 125 million euros to improve efforts, and creating 17 "enhanced accessibility districts" where public facilities and shops are adapted.

August 12, 2024
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