The Croatian government on Thursday adopted a decision by which Adriatic passenger liners are requested to enable free transport for children with impaired development on islands, persons who accompany them on trips to the mainland and for certain categories of disabled persons, until the adoption of the amendments to the law on maritime transport.

Transport Minister Oleg Butkovic said that two shipping transport companies — Jadrolinija and Rapska plovidba — would be authorised to give 100% discount on fares for ferry transport for the above-mentioned categories of citizens, as an interim solution until the the adoption of the amendments to the maritime transport legislation.

A a bill with the amendments has been ready and will be put up for public consultation next week so that it can be on the government’s agenda in September and parliament’s in October.

An association of parents of disabled children on islands on Thursday expressed dissatisfaction with the conclusion branding it as a partial solution.