SIA has joined Guide Dogs' 'Talking Buses' campaign in calling for the introduction of audio-visual passenger information systems on all buses and coaches used on both local and scheduled services. This will enable all disabled people – including those with sensory, physical and learning disabilities – to use the local bus services independently and with confidence.

Current accessibility regulations for buses and coaches require new vehicles used on local and scheduled services to meet certain accessibility requirements. However these regulations do not include a requirement for the installation of audio-visual information systems. We believe that this is a serious omission which is undermining the independence of the many disabled people who rely on local public transport.

Audio-visual systems are already required on all new trains and trams, which has dramatically improved travel on these modes of transport for disabled people and many other passengers.

To support this initiative please write to your MP here.