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Crucial ‘right to ride’ bus case wins strong support

By John Pring on 14th November 2014 Category: News Archive, Transport

Crucial ‘right to ride’ bus case wins strong support
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Accessible transport campaigners were outside the Royal Courts of Justice this week to show support for disabled campaigner Doug Paulley, as he fought a transport provider over the right to use wheelchair spaces on buses. The one-and-a-half-day appeal should eventually provide […]

Court of appeal set for definitive ruling on bus access priority

By John Pring on 7th November 2014 Category: News Archive, Transport

Court of appeal set for definitive ruling on bus access priority
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Campaigners will be outside the Royal Courts of Justice this week for the start of an appeal which should finally provide a definitive ruling on disabled people’s right to access wheelchair spaces on buses. The case is being brought by First […]

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