accessibility Archives - Australasian Bus and Coach Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:47:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.busnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cropped-ABC-favicon-32x32.png accessibility Archives - Australasian Bus and Coach 32 32 Revamped bus stops included in Tuggerah Station upgrade https://www.busnews.com.au/upgraded-bus-stops-included-in-tuggerah-station-upgrade/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:47:36 +0000 https://www.busnews.com.au/?p=45042
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Construction has finally been completed on the $40 million Tuggerah Station upgrade, designed to make public transport safer and more …

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Construction has finally been completed on the $40 million Tuggerah Station upgrade, designed to make public transport safer and more accessible. While the station itself received a makeover, with new
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]]> Bus operators jump aboard Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program https://www.busnews.com.au/bus-operators-jump-aboard-hidden-disabilities-sunflower-program/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 22:16:02 +0000 https://www.busnews.com.au/?p=42964
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Some disabilities, conditions or chronic illnesses are not immediately obvious to others. For some people, this can make it hard to understand and believe that someone, with a “non-visible” condition
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]]> Kinetic begins real-time technology trial on Melbourne network https://www.busnews.com.au/kinetic-begins-real-time-technology-trial-on-melbourne-network/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 22:58:11 +0000 https://www.busnews.com.au/?p=42636
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Australasian bus operator Kinetic has announced it is trialling new information technology on its Melbourne network in a bid to increase passenger confidence and encourage more people to use public transport. Kinetic
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]]> Two accessibility apps selected for trial on NSW buses https://www.busnews.com.au/two-accessibility-apps-selected-for-trial-on-nsw-buses/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 23:50:24 +0000 https://www.busnews.com.au/?p=40975
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The NSW government has confirmed that two new pieces of technology are being trialled in selected areas to support members of the community who are blind, vision impaired or have difficulty accessing bus
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]]> Kinetic invests in enhanced accessibility in Melbourne https://www.busnews.com.au/kinetic-invests-in-enhanced-accessibility-in-melbourne/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 23:31:41 +0000 https://www.busnews.com.au/?p=39724
Kinetic continues to invest in enhancing accessibility for people with disabilities in Melbourne. Image Supplied: Kinetic

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Kinetic continues to invest in enhancing accessibility for people with disabilities in Melbourne. Image Supplied: Kinetic
The importance of public transport to people with disabilities is motivating Kinetic’s continued investment in Melbourne’s bus experience.  Since 2022, Kinetic has run an Accessibility Reference Group
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]]> UK makes audible and visual announcements compulsory on local buses https://www.busnews.com.au/uk-makes-audible-and-visual-announcements-compulsory-on-local-buses/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:50:50 +0000 https://wp.busnews.com.au/uk-makes-audible-and-visual-announcements-compulsory-on-local-buses/
The rules affect all British bus and coach operators

The new rules mean all British operators must make accessibility improvements in the next few years

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The rules affect all British bus and coach operators
The new rules mean all British operators must make accessibility improvements in the next few years
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]]> Kinetic supports Try Before You Ride accessibility initiative https://www.busnews.com.au/kinetic-supports-try-before-you-ride-accessibility-initiative/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:28:15 +0000 https://wp.busnews.com.au/kinetic-supports-try-before-you-ride-accessibility-initiative/
Kinetic's service officers are helping make PT more accessible

Kinetic is continuing to make its services more accessible through a recent move in Melbourne

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Kinetic's service officers are helping make PT more accessible
Kinetic is continuing to make its services more accessible through a recent move in Melbourne
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