How to safely board the bus if you use a walker

If the gap between the kerb and the bus is too wide or requires taking a step, people using a walking aid should first lift their walker into the bus and apply its parking brake before getting on themselves. Photo: dpa

For people using a walking frame or wheeled walking aid, travelling on a bus for the first time can be tricky. However, there’s no need to panic. Here are a few tips for how to safely get on and off again.

When waiting at the bus stop, it’s important to let the bus driver know that you want to get on. You can use hand signals to indicate this.