Swindon's Bus Company is championing inclusivity by making public transport more accessible to locals with learning disabilities and autism. Working in collaboration with Swindon Borough Council and Stagecoach West, the bus company sent a vehicle to a special council event hosting a session aimed at simplifying bus boarding for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. The coordinated effort is part of broader measures aimed at ensuring optimal accessibility to the borough's public transport.

Representatives from both bus operators attended the event to gather feedback directly from those using the services. Organised by Swindon Borough Council and the Experts by Experience on the Learning Disability Partnership, the occasion was considered essential by the council as a forum for two-way communication to improve transport provisions. Swindon's Bus Company general manager, Andrew Sherrington, stated: "Buses, and other public transport, are at the heart of how many of us live our lives - helping us get to work, school or college, healthcare commitments, and social events.

" He also voiced an ambition to render public transport inclusive, seeking to instil confidence in individuals with learning disabilities or autism who may currently feel overwhelmed with the transport system. Mr Sherrington added: "Our team found the event incredibly useful, in terms of understanding the needs and concerns of those attending. "We hope bringing the bus along also gave people the opport.