On October 15th, the 20 new accessible buses added by the Municipal Public Transport Group were officially put into use, with their adjustable pedals becoming a highlight. After pressing the button, the pedal can be lowered to the ground, making it convenient for wheelchair passengers to climb up and down smoothly, solving the problem of traditional bus steps being too high.
Previously, people had to lift it, but now you can go up on your own, "said Wheelchair user Uncle Zhang after experiencing it. According to the person in charge of the public transportation group, these vehicles are also equipped with anti slip tread patterns on the pedals, which can prevent slipping even in rainy days. Next, more than 100 old buses in the city will gradually complete the pedal transformation, and it is expected to achieve full coverage of barrier free vehicles on major routes by the end of the year.