Don’t blame DPTAC. It’s all on the government
I cannot blame DPTAC for requesting PSVAR compliance on all coaches. Why wouldn't it? DPTAC’s job is to improve accessibility for disabled people.
It's the government's handling of changes that...
DPTAC and PSVAR: Common sense and reality checks needed
Further to the news item in last month’s routeone where the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) has issued an “extraordinary” call to the government asking it to embark on steps...
Eat Riding of Yorkshire Council adds six Treka Mobility minis
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has taken delivery of the first of six Mercedes-Benz Sprinters with accessible Mobility conversions, supplied by Treka Bus/01484 400889.
They...
DPTAC commits to industry engagement on coach PSVAR call
The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) has commenced engagement with the coach industry over a statement issued by the Committee in January that...
Irizar i6 and i6S factory PSVAR retrofit work gathers pace
The first Irizar i6 and i6S coaches have returned to the UK after retrofit to PSVAR specification at the manufacturer’s factory in Spain as...
DPTAC calls for PSVAR to capture all ‘for hire’ coaches
The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) has issued an extraordinary call to the government asking it to embark on steps towards mandatory compliance...
Ilesbus Glance PSVAR midi: Early customers named by dealer
Early customers for the PSVAR-compliant Ilesbus Glance midicoach, which is built on the Iveco Daily chassis, have been announced as the first example –...
First Ilesbus I-City low-floor minibus arrives in UK
Ilesbus UK has received the first right-hand drive example of the I-City low-floor minibus. It is built on the 5,500kg GVW Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis...
Ryedale Community Transport adds a Mellor Tucana
Yorkshire-based Ryedale Community Transport has added a Mellor Tucana minibus to its operation. It will transport disadvantaged local people with special travel requirements and...
PSVAR: ‘Badly written, far from clear’
I would like to thank the unidentified contributor for responding to my letter in regards to the PSV Accessibility Regulations (PSVAR).
My letter set out...
Government commits £815,000 for Bus Centre of Excellence
The government is today pledging £815,000 of investment for a new Bus Centre of Excellence to train and retain staff in the industry.
The new...
