That the Parliament congratulates the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) Scotland on facilitating 100 Swap with Me bus sessions to date in five locations across Scotland; understands that the sessions are led by blind and partially sighted volunteers who explain to trainee drivers about what makes a good and safe journey for blind and partially sighted passengers; further understands that the drivers also get a chance to experience what it is like for blind and partially sighted passengers trying to board a bus, buy a ticket and find a seat whilst the volunteers get the opportunity to play the role of the bus driver; notes that the sessions take place at the training academies of McGill’s Buses, Lothian Buses and First Bus, and understands that the support by RNIB Scotland staff and volunteers and the trainers at the bus companies means that new drivers who undertake the sessions are more confident when supporting blind and partially sighted passengers.
Supported by: Paul Sweeney