Accessibility in Public Transport

Accessibility has traditionally meant considering the needs of all people in the physical environment, such as in the design and construction of buildings. For example, accessible buildings and public transport enable people with disabilities to take part in work, leisure activities and cultural experiences. Implementing accessibility is a matter of mindset and attitude – not about special arrangements..

Vaasa’s public transport biogas buses have three spaces for strollers or prams, one of which can be converted into a wheelchair space. A dedicated button allows passengers to request assistance from the driver. Four seats in the middle section are reserved for seniors, and there is also space for a guide dog.

Wheelchairs

All local buses in Vaasa are low-floor vehicles, with a manually operated ramp available at the middle door. A companion assisting a wheelchair user to board or exit can travel free of charge. For safety reasons, electric wheelchairs are only carried on buses marked with a wheelchair symbol.