The Diet passed a government-sponsored bill Wednesday to make railway stations, airports and roads more accessible for the disabled and senior citizens.
The bill, which cleared the House of Councilors unanimously, makes operators of public transportation responsible for improving access for the elderly and physically disabled people.
The House of Representatives passed the bill earlier this year.
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