AQW 43852/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Infrastructure

To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any steps her Department is taking to improve the availability of wheelchair-accessible transport options, particularly in the evenings.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 14 April 2026

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Tabled
14 April 2026
Answer due by
29 April 2026
Answered
28 April 202614 days after tabling
Department
Department for Infrastructure
Priority question
No

Answer

I am aware of the issues relating to the availability of wheelchair-accessible transport options, particularly in the evenings. Officials are currently carrying out a number of reviews into services for the disabled community including community transport and the availability of wheelchair accessible taxis. It should be noted that my predecessor John O’Dowd had previously directed Translink to upgrade buses to have space for two wheelchairs instead of one and this work is in progress.

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