Talking Buses

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Buses play a vital role in enabling disabled people, including those who are blind or partially-sighted, to live more independent lives.  But the worry of not being sure if you have got on the right bus, where you are on your journey, or when your stop is coming up, puts many people off using them.

Guide Dogs is campaigning for a change in the law to make audio and visual information – including audible announcements of the current stop, next stop and final destination – available on board bus and coach services across the UK.

This will enable blind and partially-sighted people to use buses with confidence, and improve the experience of bus travel for all passengers

Instructions how to email your template letter

  1. Firstly enter your name and email address and postcode (we will send you a copy of your letter for your records). Your first name, surname and email address and postcode fields are mandatory.
  2. Check the box if you wish to opt in to our campaign updates (monthly email updates on our campaigns). Enter the "Submit" button.
  3. A template letter will appear, you can edit if you wish, and if you tab down you can change your salutation sign off (it currently says "sincerely"). It will automatically fill in your name at the bottom. Once you are happy with the letter then simply enter "Submit"
  4. Your letter will go to Mr Norman Baker and a copy will be sent to your email address instantly.
  5. If you get a reply from Mr Norman Baker - we would love to hear his response, please email the campaigns@guidedogs.org.uk campaigns team.