Mobility scooter users’ greater freedom on public transport
With more than 300,000 mobility scooters in the UK, more scooters are now allowed on public transport. However, finding which scooter can go on which local bus, train or tram is not so easy.
Now an online search, www.rica.org.uk/content/scooters-and-powered-wheelchairs produced by Rica (1) an independent consumer research charity, can help.
A code of practice for travel (2) on buses has been developed by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) (3). Scooter users are allowed on the bus if all of the following apply:
• the local bus company is running a scooter permit scheme
• the scooter is a Class 2 type and has maximum dimensions of 600mm wide and 1000mm long and a turning radius of no more than 1200mm
• the bus company has assessed you in safely using your scooter on the bus.
Address:
Ground Floor, Unit 10, Blenheim Court, 62 Brewery Road, London, N7 9NY
Area serviced:
Nationwide