Public Transport Access Sight Loss 2020-07-02
2020-07-02
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Discusses concerns raised by a blind constituent and the RNIB director about social distancing and accessibility on public transport.
Asks if the Minister will reassure the RNIB and constituents like Janice by ensuring that all transport providers in England have funds for new accessible signage to enforce social distancing rules without unfairly impacting those with sight loss.
Acknowledges the importance of accessibility and working closely with disability groups; aims to ensure messaging is clear and services are welcoming, though notes more progress needs to be made towards fully accessible public transport.
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