What we are doing about Talking Buses

Some of the actions we’re taking as part of our Talking Buses campaign include:

• Asking MPs to sign an Early Day Motion, to demonstrate support for our point of view and draw attention to the issue.

• Running advertisements in government magazines and locations around Westminster.

• Working with the Department for Transport to explore the feasibility and practical issues of providing AV announcements on buses.

• Briefing influential transport representatives, including the Shadow Transport Minister.

• Talking to councils and local authorities, asking them to improve services for local people by demanding that bus operators in their area install AV systems, and providing financial support.

• Communicating with bus and coach operators, demonstrating how installing AV systems will increase customer satisfaction and encourage more people to use the bus.
• Guide Dogs works closely with the bus industry to support blind and partially sighted people in being more mobile. As part of this, we have produced a leaflet for bus drivers, giving them tips on helping passengers with sight loss, and make the journey safer and easier for everyone.
  
  This leaflet is available for download as a pdf, or as a word version.
  Tips for Bus Drivers Leaflet (PDF 382kb)
  Tips for Bus Drivers Leaflet (word 22kb)
  
  We are distributing printed copies of these leaflets to bus companies in the UK, and we have some copies available to order. If you would like some please email campaigns@guidedogs.org.uk or call 0118 983 8388.