by Sanjana Ganesh I The Hindu I Published on: Dec 03, 2024

It has taken 20 years to implement the law seeking the introduction of low-floor buses in Tamil Nadu. On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, these Chennai filmmakers speak about capturing this wait for the Nagari Short Film Competition.

Level Up! begins with a cacophony of horns from buses in Chennai’s traffic-ridden roads. The screen announces that about three million people board this form of public transport every day. In quick succession though, the camera takes Fathima’s perspective. This person with disability can be seen hoisting herself with crutches and making the arduous climb up nearly four feet of steps on the bus to finally get to her seat. It is the only way for her to access this now free means of transportation for women in Tamil Nadu.

Read the full article here Level Up!, a film on the wait for low floor buses for persons with disabilities in Tamil Nadu