6 OCT ON A BUS, OAKLAND, CA 1140AM

The bus has stopped to let on a woman in an autonomous vehicle. While it is good to see buses that have the ability to accommodate people in wheelchairs, the process is long and slow. Not only does the rider must mount an elevator, she must drive down the aisle, perform a 3 point turn, and “park” in the corner. In the process the entire front section of the bus is evacuated to allow this large range of movement. All in all, a good amount of time was lost. Who knows how far off bus schedules would be if they have to take on more than just one handicapped person every once in a while?

How might we make public transportation accommodate disabled persons in a more timely manner?