Accessibility
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Our vehicles were built in the 1960s and as such were not designed and are not equipped to take some mobility impaired people. We will do our very best to assist where we can and have provided here a guide to indicate how accessible each of our vehicles types are.
Below are photographs of the vehicle entrance and interior, plus detailed measurements and descriptions. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
All of our double deck buses
From flat ground there is a 13 inch (330mm) climb. This becomes reduced where there is a roadside kerb.
Once on the lower step, there are 2 further steps of 8 inches (205mm) to the level lower deck floor. Steps are green with black nosing which provides some contrast.
Entrance width is 20.5 inches (520mm) either side of a central, low contrast, polished steel handrail.
To access the top deck, there are 7 steps of between 9.5 and 11 inches deep (240mm - 280mm), which turn through 180 degrees. There are handrails both sides.
A folded wheelchair space is under the staircase.
Seats have polished steel handrails attached to the tops and vertical poles are fitted where necessary. Between seats there is a minimum aisle width of 16 inches (400mm).
Contact us
For more information regarding accessibility or to receive a free, no obligation quote:
Southcoast Motor Services Ltd (Peter Staveley), PO Box 1029, Croydon, CR9 6AA
Freephone 0800 848 8954
Please note, our vehicles are only available for hire between April and mid October. We also only operate in the Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and South London areas.
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