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WillowTheWhisp · 22-06-2007, 07:34

Lancashire United bus company have banned some types of baby buggy and wheelchairs from travelling on their buses!

They have even gone so far as to suggest that people purchase new pushchairs or wheelchairs and consult the bus company before buying them.

One mother from Darwen who was refused yesterday (despite the fact that she has travelled the route many times before Lancashire United took over) will now have to fork out for a new Lancashire United approved buggy or she won't be able to take her older child to school!

These particular buses are designed for prams and wheelchairs for crying out loud and it won't be an option for some people to buy another one just so they can travel. Is this discrimination? Should they be allowed to discriminate in this way?

22-06-2007, 07:34	#1
WillowTheWhisp Resident Waffler Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Accrington, Hyndburn Posts: 18,142 Blog Entries: 14 Liked: 14 times Rep Power: 1062	Pushchairs and Wheelchairs could be banned from bus travel? Lancashire United bus company have banned some types of baby buggy and wheelchairs from travelling on their buses! They have even gone so far as to suggest that people purchase new pushchairs or wheelchairs and consult the bus company before buying them. One mother from Darwen who was refused yesterday (despite the fact that she has travelled the route many times before Lancashire United took over) will now have to fork out for a new Lancashire United approved buggy or she won't be able to take her older child to school! These particular buses are designed for prams and wheelchairs for crying out loud and it won't be an option for some people to buy another one just so they can travel. Is this discrimination? Should they be allowed to discriminate in this way? __________________