Madrid Bus Driver Refuses Wheelchair Ramp, Sparks Accessibility Debate

In Madrid, Spain, a wheelchair user recently experienced an incident of inaccessibility on public transport. The video, which has gone viral, shows the user waiting at a bus stop for over 15 minutes. Despite signaling to the driver, the ramp was not deployed. The author, Iván, stated, "The driver saw me perfectly and still didn't want to put down the ramp." This highlights a broader issue of accessibility for wheelchair users in the city's public transportation system. The video ends with the ramp being deployed at a later stop, but the incident underscores the need for improved training and enforcement of accessibility regulations for bus drivers. The incident has prompted calls for better accessibility measures and driver training to ensure inclusivity.

Diario ABC

3 months ago

Una persona en silla de ruedas denuncia lo que sufre a diario con los autobuses…

Iván asegura que los conductores no le suelen abrir la puerta del vehículo y pasan de largo cuando le ven