Getting On and Off the Bus
Ensuring that passengers with disabilities can board and exit buses easily is essential for inclusive public transportation. Buses should be equipped with features like ramps, lifts, or lowering systems that reduce the gap between the vehicle and the curb, making access easier for people with mobility impairments. Additionally, clear signage indicating the location of accessible entrances and the ability to travel with assistance animals or guide dogs enhances the independence and dignity of passengers using the service.

- Equip buses with a motorized ramp or lift and a kneeling system that lowers the bus to a maximum height of 250 mm.
- Ensure the stop request button is easily accessible.
- Mark the bus with the international accessibility symbol and indicate that guide dogs are welcome.
- Provide pictograms on the bus door indicating accessibility.
Sources
- https://accessible-eu-centre.ec.europa.eu/content-corner/digital-library/en-172102021-accessibility-and-usability-built-environment-functional-requirements_en
- https://www.iso.org/standard/71860.html
- https://www.t-l.ch/collectivites/guide-des-amenagements-pour-les-transports-publics-routiers-tl/
- https://www.leitfadenbarrierefreiesbauen.de/fileadmin/downloads/archiv/barrierefreies_bauen_leitfaden_en_bf_version2.pdf
- https://www.vitoria-gasteiz.org/http/wb021/contenidosEstaticos/especial/cea/20190917/Avance_PMSEP_2020_2030.pdf
- https://www.punt6.org/es/books/espacios-para-la-vida-cotidiana/