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Letter: Off the buses

Cllr Peter Forrest
Thursday 04 November 1999 00:02 GMT
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Sir: Buses which have reduced capacity in order to accommodate wheelchair access have become increasingly common. Yet in all my time using London Transport, I have yet to see one wheelchair user on these "disabled-enabled" buses. I fully support ramps outside public buildings and other "access" initiatives. But with separate "dial-a-ride" services for the disabled, are we being sensible in limiting bus capacity in this politically correct way?

Cllr PETER FORREST

Conservative Group Leader

London Borough of Haringey

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