Of the 25 public elevators in the City of Paris, only nine work. Operators cite “problems with the stock of spare parts” and “human resources” A total of 21 elevators are expected to be operational before the Olympic and Paralympic Games, during which 350,000 visitors with disabilities are expected in the capital.
“Every time an elevator breaks down, people are prevented from moving around and being independent,” insists Lamia El Aaraje.