Question regarding wheelchair accessibility of Midland-Perth rail replacement buses after 7pm. The Minister acknowledges the question and states while accessible buses are preferred, it's not guaranteed, but alternative transport is provided.

AnsweredQoN 642Legislative Council
Asked
17 June 2009
Portfolio
Transport

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MIDLAND-PERTH RAIL LINE REPLACEMENT BUSES — WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY
Can the minister please advise whether all Midland-Perth rail line 905 rail replacement buses that run after 7.00 pm will be wheelchair accessible? Hon SIMON O’BRIEN

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I thank the member for some notice of this very pertinent question. Where possible, accessible buses are used, but there is no guarantee that all rail replacement buses are wheelchair accessible due to operational requirements on the rest of the Transperth system. Transperth train or bus staff will arrange maxi-taxi or multipurpose taxi services for people in wheelchairs on request. Passengers can also call customer service on 1800 800 002 to request assistance at stations.
Hon SIMON O’BRIEN replied: I thank the member for some notice of this very pertinent question. Where possible, accessible buses are used, but there is no guarantee that all rail replacement buses are wheelchair accessible due to operational requirements on the rest of the Transperth system. Transperth train or bus staff will arrange maxi-taxi or multipurpose taxi services for people in wheelchairs on request. Passengers can also call customer service on 1800 800 002 to request assistance at stations.
I thank the member for some notice of this very pertinent question. Where possible, accessible buses are used, but there is no guarantee that all rail replacement buses are wheelchair accessible due to operational requirements on the rest of the Transperth system. Transperth train or bus staff will arrange maxi-taxi or multipurpose taxi services for people in wheelchairs on request. Passengers can also call customer service on 1800 800 002 to request assistance at stations.

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