Disability awareness and accessibility

Mobility scooters and permits

Mobility scooter users require a permit to confirm that their scooters are approved and they are trained for use on National Express or participating operators buses.

• The permit will be personalised for the individual passenger and only issued after the scooter has been authorised and the user has received appropriate training.
• Only certain types of scooter will be permitted on buses.
• The permit is NOT a form of payment ; the passenger must pay cash or show a valid travelcard or concessionary pass, which should be recorded in the normal way.
• The pass does not entitle the passenger to any priority over other passengers.
• The wheelchair / pushchair / mobility scooter bays are available to all passengers on a first come, first served basis. Drivers are requested to ask passengers to move if a mobility scooter (or wheelchair user) wishes to board.
• Mobility Scooters are not allowed on NX buses unless the passenger has and shows the valid permit to the driver.
• For any enquiries or to arrange an assessment please email busmobility@nationalexpress.com or call 0121 254 6567.

Full details of the scheme are set out in the CPT Code for the Use and Acceptance of Mobility Scooters on Low Floor Buses leaflet.

Website accessibility

This website has been developed with accessibility in mind and the following features have been implemented on our site:

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• Clear logical navigation.
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• Sizeable text for comfortable reading.
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