Southern Vectis is backing a campaign, launched by the Department for Transport, which is designed to make buses more accessible for those with disabilities.
The ‘Everyone’s Journey’ initiative aims to change people’s behaviour by helping them recognise the challenges faced by disabled people on public transport.
“Buses and other public transport are at the heart of how many of us live our lives - helping us get to work, school or college, healthcare commitments, and social events,” said Southern Vectis managing director, Andrew Wickham.
“At Southern Vectis, we want public transport to be truly inclusive, and disabled people to be able to travel as confidently as other passengers.
"At present many of those with disabilities — some of which we can’t necessarily see — don’t feel confident to use public transport.
“We focus on the challenges many disabled people face when travelling by bus when we carry out our driver training.
“We also ensure our new buses have lighter coloured floors because we have been told that this makes travelling easier for those with dementia.
"We hope this latest campaign will encourage us all to make the changes needed to create a more supportive travel environment for disabled customers.”
For more information, visit gov.uk/everyonesjourney
'Timebank' Launched By Ryde Town Council In Bid To Strengthen Community
Hovertravel Grabs Gold In Green Tourism Awards
Fire Safety Visits Carried Out At Hotels Across The Island Ahead Of Peak Season
'Fury' As Hundreds Left Stuck In Southampton Following Take That Gig
Council Receives Official Writs Ahead Of General Election
Cowes Lifeboat Launched To Yacht In Difficulty
Free Travel For Veterans On Red Funnel Services Next Week
Main Route To Lake Closed After Second Burst
Island Tributes Paid To Spitfire Pilot Who Died In Lincolnshire Crash
UKSA Trial Sees Young People Cut Down On Time Spent In Front Of Screen
Volunteer Recruitment And Celebration Event Arrives As Newport Minster
Ryde Town Signs Refurbished After Years Of Decay
Sailings Cancelled On Wightlink's Yarmouth Vehicle Ferry
Limited Time Left To Submit Southern Vectis Community Fund Applications
The Wight Strollers Donate 14th Defibrillator To Island Community
Investigation Started After Alleged Burglary At Popular Beach Cafe
Graben Closure Pushed Back In Ventnor - But Disruption Still On The Way
Sandown's MAN v FAT Team Shortlisted For Club Of The Year
More Than 50 Competitors To Take Part In Sheepdog Trials This Weekend
St Mary's 'Extremely Busy' As Public Asked To Only Attend If Necessary
