Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 June 2004
293 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that 42% of the Dublin Bus fleet is low-floor wheelchair accessible; the discussions he has had with Dublin Bus to improve this figure significantly; if he has agreed additional resources for Dublin Bus for this particular purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16438/04]
View answerAll buses purchased by Dublin Bus since the year 2000 are low-floor wheelchair accessible vehicles. The implementation of this policy has resulted in 42% of the Dublin Bus fleet now being comprised of wheelchair accessible vehicles. Following discussions with my Department, it is now company policy that all new buses purchased are low-floor accessible vehicles. I understand that under current plans, the company hopes to increase the ratio of accessible buses to 60% by the end of 2006.
