Following the Supreme Court’s judgment on January 18 regarding the priority use of wheelchair spaces on buses, Managing Director of First Bus, Giles Fearnley said:
“We welcome today’s decision from the Supreme Court.
“It has ruled that bus drivers are not required to remove customers from vehicles, which was a key issue for us. This provides welcome clarity for bus operators, our drivers and our customers.
“This was clearly a difficult case for the Supreme Court with six different judgments, and we look forward to receiving further clarity around the decision when the Court publishes its Order. In response, we will implement any necessary changes.
“We recognize how important it is that bus services are accessible for all customers and we lead the industry in improving bus travel for customers with all disabilities. We are therefore also pleased that the Supreme Court found that we did not discriminate against Mr. Paulley.”
