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The Government Will Give “Enhanced Rights” To Disabled Bus Passengers

Two red double-decker buses and a black taxi drive through a busy crossroads in a city with modern and historic buildings under a clear blue sky.

I read today that the government is going to give “enhanced rights” to disabled people when travelling on buses. Last year Doug Paulley won a court case which meant …

A Question Of Transport

A colourful bus stop shelter with striped benches sits beside a city street at dusk as a bus speeds by, creating light streaks and a blurred motion effect under a bright blue sky.

I first started University in 2009, and lived in a flat which was part of University accommodation. My flat was in a village called Oadby which was 2 miles …

Discrimination Against Disabled Bus Passengers

A green and white articulated city bus marked “UNIBUS” is driving on a tree-lined road. The destination display reads “Halls of Residence, University of Leicester.” The bus is operated by Arriva.

In January Doug Paulley won his court case with First Bus Group in a case which has important consequences for disabled travellers. The result of the case means that …

Train Accessibility Needs Improving

A person in a wheelchair boards a train with the assistance of a staff member wearing a high-visibility vest. A ramp bridges the gap between the platform and the train entrance.

I travel on trains regularly to go down to London to visit museums. It only takes an hour and a half to get to King’s Cross from Newark Northgate, …

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