Four people in high-vis at Arriva bus garage, crossing a zebra crossing. Kelly is in the middle, walking with her pink cane.
Members of Arriva Bus Garage and Merseyside SLC are sat on a bus. A male staff member is wearing sim specs glasses and navigating down the aisle, whilst holding a long cane.
A great example of local collaboration driving national change! Yesterday, #Merseyside SLC worked with #ArrivaBus to help drivers understand BPS passengers' needs.
Across the UK, SLCs are building understanding and creating positive change.
Learn more: bit.ly/3zwOF5u #MakeTransportAccessible
Inside a bus, several people wearing bright orange safety vests are seated and standing. One person (pictured left) is SLC Engagement Manager Kelly Barton. She is holding a pink mobility cane near the front. SLC member Mick sits with a guide dog lying on the floor on the right. The other three people are from the bus depot. The bus interior has blue patterned seats and yellow handrails.
Three bus drivers in orange safety vests are gathered in a break room, two seated and one standing behind them with arms resting on their shoulders. A fourth person is at a table in the background. On the table in the foreground is a case containing simulation glasses, along with a cup and saucer.
A bus driver wearing an orange safety vest and simulation glasses is stepping onto a bus using a white mobility cane. Several others in orange vests are behind, and a guide dog is visible near the doorway. The bus entrance has a red floor ramp, and another bus is parked outside.
🚌 At #Runcorn, #ArrivaBus drivers learned what it’s like as a #blind or #Partiallysighted passenger using simulation glasses, canes & our lived experience. Drivers then shared ideas for more inclusive journeys. Want to increase access? Free training materials: bit.ly/3zwOF5u #MakeTransportAccessible
Today I boarded this bus by accident and went the wrong way because I got confused about the existance of Becontree's bus station. I am ashamed for my silly mistake.
#ArrivaLondon #ArrivaBus #Wrightbus #WrightGemini #WrightGemini2 #LondonBus #DoubleDecker #Becontree
Arriva kent & surrey 12 maidstone-tenterden #maidstone12tenterden #anyuan #pk6722hqd4 #yx16ojl #arrivabus
Why are there busses on morning commute that don’t have heating on #Arrivabus ? Is it about energy savings? Or to make everyone miserable before starting work?😝