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<p>Single deck buses designed to carry over twenty two passengers on local and scheduled
routes must already comply with the Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations
(PSVAR), including incorporating a designated wheelchair space and boarding facilities,
priority seating and colour-contrasting hand-holds. Double deck buses must comply
by the 1<sup>st</sup> January next year, and coaches by 2020. As at 2014/15, 95% of
buses in England were low floor or had an accessibility certificate, compared to 80%
in 2009/10.</p><p> </p><p>Positive driver interactions and accessible on-board information
also make a big difference for many disabled passengers. We are developing best practice
guidance on providing disability awareness training for drivers, and have supported
innovative approaches for providing next stop information on-board vehicles.</p>
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