18-01-2017 18:13 via uk.news.yahoo.com

Victory for people with disabilities in 'wheelchair v buggy' bus case

Disability campaigners have welcomed a Supreme Court ruling that bus drivers may have to do more to accommodate wheelchair users. The case was brought by Doug Paulley, who said he was "absolutely delighted" after "a long fight" and that the judgment marked "a significant cultural change". Mr Paulley argued against FirstGroup's policy of "requesting but not requiring" non-disabled passengers, including those with buggies, to vacate a space if it is needed by a wheelchair user.
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