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Bus stop accessibility is up by 50 per cent
London now has more accessible bus stops than ever, with the number of bus stops in the Capital suitable for wheelchair users, older and disabled people more than doubling since 2008.
Our latest figures show that bus stop accessibility has improved dramatically over the past few years - rising from 29 per cent in 2008 to the current 80 per cent level - thanks to an £18m investment announced in 2013 by us and the Mayor.
We are on track to make 95 per cent of London's bus stops accessible by 2016. Managing Director of Surface Transport Leon Daniels said: 'London also has the most accessible bus fleet in the world with each of its 8,700 buses low floor, wheelchair accessible and fitted with a wheelchair ramp. On-board audible and visual announcements are also used across our bus and rail networks to help people with sight and hearing loss.'
- For a range of films showing how anyone can use the transport network, visit tfl.gov.uk/accessibility
A fully accessible bus stop has a kerb that is high enough for a wheelchair ramp and the step on to the bus must be at a reasonable height for people to board. It is also free from any street furniture blocking access to the doors.
