Former elected leaders to receive chauffeur services

The House of Assembly is seeking professional chauffeur services to help former legislators, particularly those experiencing mobility challenges and other health-related difficulties, attend official functions safely and with dignity. The initiative is intended to ensure that former elected representatives who have difficulty moving around independently can continue participating in parliamentary and ceremonial activities without transportation becoming an obstacle.

According to a Request for Proposals issued on October 14, the chauffeurs will transport former legislators to House of Assembly sittings, official ceremonies, civic functions and other approved engagements. Importantly, the service goes beyond simply providing transportation. Drivers will be expected to assist former members entering and exiting vehicles, accommodate wheelchairs and walkers, and provide appropriate assistance based on individual mobility or medical needs. The House of Assembly explained that the initiative recognises the contributions of former legislators to the territory’s democratic development and seeks to ensure they can continue participating in important public occasions. The proposed chauffeur contract…