ONCF Introduces Discount Card to Improve Train Access for People With Disabilities

Mohammedia – Morocco’s national railway operator, ONCF, has introduced a new discount card offering half-price train travel for people with disabilities — a move officials say is meant to make mobility fairer and more accessible across the country.

The initiative was announced during a ceremony in Salé, where government and ONCF representatives gathered to present the measure as a practical step toward strengthening social inclusion.

The card grants a 50% fare reduction to anyone who holds the official disability card, ”person with a disability.” For blind and visually-impaired passengers, the discount also extends to the person accompanying them, acknowledging the support they often require during travel.

The launch comes as part of a partnership between the Ministry of Solidarity, Social Integration and Family, the State Secretariat for Social Inclusion, and ONCF.

Together, they framed the project as a continuation of national efforts to guarantee the social and economic rights of people with disabilities, and to make public transport more accessible in everyday life.

This new measure builds on an agreement signed in July 2025, when the three institutions first outlined a roadmap to improve railway accessibility.

That earlier deal focused largely on infrastructure and service upgrades — from easing access inside stations to providing better assistance on board trains.

The discount card adds another layer to those efforts by addressing the financial burden that many passengers with disabilities face.

By cutting fares in half, the government aims to make travel more feasible for people who rely on trains for work, education, or medical care.

Officials said the goal is to support greater independence and help integrate people with disabilities more fully into public life.

To simplify the process, applications for the new card are being handled through an online platform managed by the State Secretariat for Social Inclusion.

Authorities say the digital system is intended to reduce paperwork, speed up processing times, and make the service accessible to beneficiaries regardless of where they live.

Government representatives described the launch as an important step toward strengthening social justice in public services.

They emphasized that improving mobility for people with disabilities is part of a broader national priority to protect citizens’ rights and ensure equal access to essential infrastructure.

With the program now active, ONCF and its partners say they plan to continue working on long-term improvements so that railway travel becomes easier, safer, and more dignified for all passengers.