Previously known as the ‘Bus Map Project’, Riders’ Rights is a grassroots civil society organization (CSO) built on a collaborative network whose main aim is to make public transport accessible to all and inclusive of ethnicity, gender, age, social status, and physical or mental ability disabilities. Riders’ Rights aims to defend riders’ basic rights and encourage the use of the bus as a primary means of transportation.
Our Values
EQUITY AND INCLUSION:
We know no borders, we represent all public transport users and are passionate about building an all inclusive riders’ community.
COLLABORATION AND ALLIANCE:
We seek to build partnerships for change, whether with riders, drivers, providers, or officials.
CIVIC ACTION AND ENGAGEMENT:
We seek dialogue with all stakeholders, engaging the general community to promote civic action. We believe in the ability of anyone and all to induce positive change.
Partnerships
Achievements
Team 2020 - 2021
Chadi Faraj: President-Accountant
is a founding member of Riders’ Rights.Originally a telecom engineer, Chadi is a devoted user of public transportation. He is also a member of several other human rights organizations, including those related to disabilities. Chadi also advocates for the families of kidnapped persons.
Sara El Samman: Vice President
Tess is an urban development practitioner focusing on social stabilization projects in post-conflict cities. She is also a fierce advocate for the environment and runs an eco touristic startup in Akkar with her partner.
Fadi El Sayegh: Treasurer
Fadi is a founding member of Riders’ Rights. He is also a member of the Lebanese Union for Persons with Physical Disabilities (LUPD). He is a designer and art consultant for disability-friendly spaces, as well as a media consultant for human rights and disability rights issues.
Accountant: Manal Ghanem
Is a children educator at, Horchna forest school. She has studied English literature and in the mean time she is studying theatre acting. She is a strong devoted user of public transport
Secretary:Karen-Jo Karam
Karen-Jo is an International Affairs graduate looking to specialize in urban planning. She enjoys sports, art and volunteering for different causes close to her heart.
Team 2019 - 2020
Jad Baaklini: President-Secretary
Jad is the co-founder of the Bus Map Project / Riders’ Rights and is currently liaising with our global partners through Riders’ Rights International Network. He works in nonprofit communications and development.
Chadi Faraj: President-Accountant
Originally a telecom engineer, Chadi is a devoted user of public transportation. He is also a member of several other human rights organizations, including those related to disabilities. Chadi also advocates for the families of kidnapped persons.
Fadi El Sayegh: Treasurer
Fadi is a founding member of Riders’ Rights. He is also a member of the Lebanese Union for Persons with Physical Disabilities (LUPD). He is a designer and art consultant for disability-friendly spaces, as well as a media consultant for human rights and disability rights issues.
Tess Stucke
Tess is an urban development practitioner focusing on social stabilization projects in post-conflict cities. She is also a fierce advocate for the environment and runs an eco touristic startup in Akkar with her partner.
Sara El Samman
Tess is an urban development practitioner focusing on social stabilization projects in post-conflict cities. She is also a fierce advocate for the environment and runs an eco touristic startup in Akkar with her partner.
Amy Chiniara
Amy is a freelance graphic designer and illustrator, living the pyjama life in Beirut.
Rashad Saab
Rashad is a recent graduate in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. Rashad joined RR with the hope of raising awareness of the public transportation sector and to offer organic solutions.
Karen-Jo Karam
Karen-Jo is an International Affairs graduate from AUST, looking to specialize in urban planning. She enjoys sports, art and volunteering for different causes close to her heart.