MACS believed there has been a lack of engagement with disabled people to understand their needs when planning interim public transport and passenger assistance plans during the pandemic.iThe Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland, Written Evidence
MACS called for steps to be taken to ensure disabled people and older people have available, accessible and affordable transport options to get to medical appointments, noting the failure of transport to medical facilities is a long-standing problem for disabled people and older people.iThe Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland, Written Evidence
In relation to island communities, MACS said ferry services should be increased to meet the needs of islanders requiring to travel for medical and hospital appointments and that consideration should be given to including Community Transport Services and Private Taxi travel in the Concessionary Travel Scheme (National Entitlement Card) – or comparable...