Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 102251

Bus Services: Visual Impairment

Tabled: 2 January 2026

Answered: 12 January 2026

Question

Tom Hayes

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how her Department is improving training to ensure bus drivers understand how best to support blind and partially sighted passengers.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

The Government wants blind and partially sighted people to be able to travel easily, confidently, and with dignity and we understand the importance of accessible bus services in supporting people to live their lives the way they want to. As part of our br...

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