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Disabled man wins Supreme Court 'Wheelchair v buggy' case

The BBC reports that bus drivers will now have to do more to accommodate wheelchair users, after Doug Paulley (pictured) brought his case to the Supreme Court.

The BBC describe how Mr Paulley was “refused entry to a FirstGroup bus in 2012, when a mother with a pushchair refused to move.”

“FirstGroup said the ruling meant drivers would not have to remove customers from its vehicles, while Mr Paulley said the ruling would make a major difference.”

Disability charity Scope said the ruling was “an important milestone,” however, some have raised issue with the ruling, feeling that it “fell short of making it a legal requirement for bus companies to compel non-wheelchair passengers to move from the space,” as it only requires drivers request people vacate the space when needed.

What do you think about the Supreme Court ruling? Do think it will make a difference to the lives of disabled bus travellers? Do you think bus companies should be required to move passengers from the wheelchair space, if they do not require the wheelchair space? Let us know in the comments below, on our Facebook page, or on Twitter.

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