Bus Services

Department for Transport written question – answered at on 19 December 2016.

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Photo of Valerie Vaz Valerie Vaz Shadow Leader of the House of Commons

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what guidance his Department has issued on accessibility standards for bus provision.

Photo of Andrew Jones Andrew Jones Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

I am committed to building transport networks that work for everyone, including ensuring that disabled people have the same access to transport services as other members of society.

Guidance was issued in 2005 to support the implementation of the Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations 2000 (PSVAR).

We are currently developing best practice guidance in delivering disability awareness training. This has be informed by engagement with disabled people and the bus industry, and aims to ensure that bus drivers have the knowledge and skills to provide all passengers with the appropriate assistance.

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