wrote:

That last suggestion is stunningly unhelpful for disabled users and parents
with babies in buggies who need to buy tickets!

I believe travel is free in Germany for disabled people, certainly
wheelchair users. The buggy can be parked and its owner walk forwards to
pay if the bus isn't too busy, and if it is a bit of sensible tolerance of
paying later when it's quieter can be applied.

Access for wheelchairs etc through the space separated by the front wheels
is rather sub-optimal compared with direct access to a multipurpose space
directly opposite a rear door as in London and Germany.

Neil
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