In a significant step towards promoting inclusivity and improving mobility solutions for persons with disabilities, Buddy Mobility Care — a pioneering start-up by Sartaj Lamba — was officially launched nationwide by Chandigarh MP Manish Tiwari. The innovative service is specially designed to provide accessible and safe transportation to individuals with disabilities, featuring vehicles equipped with hydraulic lifts and ramps for easy access.
During the launch event at Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Sector 26, the Chandigarh MP highlighted the importance of such services in enhancing the quality of life for the specially abled community. He emphasized the need for more inclusive solutions in public and private transportation, applauding Buddy Mobility Care for its forward-thinking approach to addressing this gap. In addition to the launch, an inspiring film titled ‘Above the Limits’, based on the journey of the start-up and the impact it is making on the lives of disabled and wheelchair-dependent individuals, was unveiled by Tiwari.
The film, directed by National award-winning director Ojaswwee Sharma, showcases real-life stories of individuals who have benefited from the service. Tiwari’s support and recognition of the service highlight the positive impact Buddy Mobility Care is having on the disabled community. Sartaj Lamba, the founder of Buddy Mobility Care, expressed the company’s goal of providing a service that not only meets the transportation needs of individuals with disabilities but also empowers them to live more independent and fulfilling lives. With the national launch, the company hopes to inspire change in how society views mobility for the disabled.
Sartaj Lamba’s inspiration for starting Buddy Mobility Care came from her personal experience while tending to her father-in-law, Maj. Gen JS Lamba (retd). The term ‚Buddy‘, often used by serving Army officers for a person they can always rely on, is an apt name for this new service for disabled people. The family-owned start-up is run by all women members — Sartaj, her mother-in-law Rawinder Sawani, director, and her daughter Avneet Bani Lamba who handles office affairs of Buddy Mobility Care.
As a game-changer in the Indian transportation landscape, Buddy Mobility Care plans to expand its fleet and reach more cities in the coming months. Currently operating in New Delhi, Chandigarh, and Himachal Pradesh, the company has plans to expand to Bangalore soon. At the launch event, a 6-minute short film titled ‘Above The Limit-Buddy Mobility Care’ was showcased by director Ojaswwee Sharma. The film features specially-abled individuals such as Miss Wheelchair World Saumya Thakur and para-athletes from Chandigarh and neighboring states.
Sharma, known for his national-award winning documentaries, has highlighted the importance of delivering the message of Buddy Mobility Care in a concise manner. The film is also available in three-minute and one-minute formats, with the one-minute version specifically designed for advertising in film theatres to spread awareness of the service nationwide. Sharma’s work with specially-abled individuals in his previous projects showcases his commitment to promoting inclusivity and empowerment through his films.
In conclusion, the launch of Buddy Mobility Care marks a significant milestone in promoting inclusivity and improving mobility solutions for persons with disabilities. With the support of Chandigarh MP Manish Tiwari and the innovative approach of founder Sartaj Lamba, the company is set to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities across the country. Through inspiring films like ‘Above the Limits’, directed by Ojaswwee Sharma, the message of empowerment and independence for the disabled community is being spread far and wide. Buddy Mobility Care is not just a transportation service but a symbol of hope and inclusivity for all.