Bursa Metropolitan Municipality’s important subsidiaries BURULAŞ (Bursa Transportation Public Transportation Industry and Trade Inc.) and BURFAŞ (Bursa Metropolitan Municipality Social Facilities Trade Limited Company) were deemed worthy of receiving the “Accessibility Certificate” by the Bursa Family and Social Services Provincial Directorate as a result of their successful practices to facilitate the lives of disabled individuals. This important development stands out as a concrete indicator of Bursa’s determined steps towards becoming a barrier-free city.
Bursa Family and Social Services Provincial Directorate organized a meaningful program for the Disabled Week on May 10-16. Bursa Deputy Governor Mustafa Güney, Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Mayor Metin Tunçel, Provincial Director of Family and Social Services Faruk Uysal, BURULAŞ General Manager Fahrettin Beşli, BURFAŞ General Manager Erhan Pınar and many citizens attended the program, which was held with the theme of “Our Family, Our Differences are Our Greatest Wealth”. In the program, “Accessibility Certificate” was presented by Deputy Governor Mustafa Güney to the institutions and organizations that implemented exemplary works in the field of disabled services.
Barrier-Free Solutions in Transportation from BURULAŞ
BURULAŞ, which provides public transportation services in Bursa, has earned the right to receive the “Accessibility Certificate” at 109 different points as a result of the extensive work it has carried out to make transportation more accessible for disabled individuals. This certificate certifies that BURULAŞ provides the necessary standards for disabled citizens to travel comfortably and safely in many areas, from bus stops to vehicle interior arrangements. This success of BURULAŞ is considered an important step in overcoming the difficulties faced by disabled individuals in urban transportation.
Barrier-Free Service Concept in BURFAŞ Social Facilities
BURFAŞ, which operates in Merinos Park, one of the important social living areas of Bursa, has also been appreciated for its disabled-friendly practices. BURFAŞ was deemed worthy of the “Accessibility Certificate” thanks to the barrier-free access opportunities it has implemented in the Kent Restaurant, B Cafe and Merinos Park Social Facility within Merinos Park. This document shows that BURFAŞ has made the necessary arrangements in its social facilities so that disabled citizens can benefit from the services without encountering any difficulties. This sensitive approach of BURFAŞ stands out as a reflection of its vision of supporting the active participation of disabled individuals in every area of social life.
General Managers Emphasize Barrier-Free Bursa
BURULAŞ General Manager Fehrettin Beşli, in his speech at the ceremony, stated that they have implemented works that will make the lives of Bursa residents easier in line with the vision of Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mustafa Bozbey for a barrier-free Bursa. Stating that they have taken important steps to provide passengers with more convenient and comfortable transportation opportunities, Beşli gave the good news that they will implement many new projects in the upcoming period in line with the barrier-free life goal.
BURFAŞ General Manager Erhan Pınar stated that they are working non-stop to contribute to the goal of an accessible Bursa in every area. Emphasizing that disabled-friendly practices will not be limited to certain areas, Pınar added that such efforts will continue to increase and that their determination to make Bursa an accessible city continues.
These meaningful certificates received by BURULAŞ and BURFAŞ are considered as an important indicator of the sensitivity shown by Bursa Metropolitan Municipality to increase the quality of life of disabled citizens and the concrete works it has carried out. With the spread of such exemplary practices, it is expected that Bursa will progress even further towards its goal of becoming a barrier-free city.
