Sunday, 24 June 2012

Wheelchair access

I've been surprised by the number of people I've seen in various forms of wheelchairs since I arrived; I don't recall seeing anywhere near the same amount in Stockport, though that possibly has to do with the amount of hills. All the buses are designed for easy wheelchair access - there's a couple of rows of seats at the front that fold away to allow wheelchairs or pushchairs room, and as well as suspension designed to lower the bus, they all also have a ramp that folds out - I think buses in the UK have that, but I've never seen them being used.

But even so, I saw something unique; I've seen all sorts of mobility scooters, electric ones and ones that need pushing. But I've never before seen a mobility Segway.

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