Montreal transit users with disabilities file human-rights complaint

Montreal's transit system is being accused of systemic discrimination against users with physical disabilities.

Some frustrated passengers are filing a complaint with the province's human-rights tribunal and are demanding a clear plan to improve public transit access for all Montrealers.

The group of 11complainants says that, under a transport plan adopted in 2008, three metro stations per year were supposed to have been renovated for easier access.

But so far, only four have been convertedleaving the project far behind schedule.

Complainant Laurence Parent says she believes it's time tospeak out aboutMontreal's public transit accessibility "because it'sapolitical" issue.

Thegroupis encouraging all fellow citizens to join in its fight.

Thehuman-rights complaint also asks for$20,000 in damages percomplainant.