Availability of a space suitable for me on buses

• Space availability was rated poorly by 31% of respondents
• Those most likely to mention this issue were younger audiences (16-34s, at 40%), females (32% vs 19% males), those with a disability or caring for the disabled (38%), those using mobility aids, at 54%, or with children in a pushchair (36%)
• Unsurprisingly, the main reasons for rating available space poorly, at 56%, is that there is not always space for the individual and their mobility aids (i.e. a wheelchair/scooter), or for a pushchair (40%)

Base: All rating space availability as poor/very poor (151)

This chart shows that when respondents were asked why they think availability of a suitable space is poor and or very poor
56% of respondents say that there is not always capacity for me with mobility aids (i.e wheelchairs and mobility scooters)
40% say that there is not always capacity for their child or children’s pram and or pushchair
16% give other reasons as to why they think availability of a suitable space is poor and or very poor

“I’ve waited 45 mins for a bus that comes every 5 mins, because there is no space for buggies. THAT is why I refuse to use them anymore. Fees for bus and train, for an adult and six year old, you might as well just get a taxi”