Forum: Design of new buses can be more elder-friendly
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I took bus 66 recently and noticed that the new three-door electric bus is smaller and has fewer seats, especially for elderly passengers.
Although some seats are marked in red for the elderly, the eight seats near the front door and four seats near the centre door are quite high. Elderly passengers may have difficulty getting up onto these seats and getting down safely.
I’ve noticed this is a recurring issue with some of the newer buses.
Boarding the bus can already be challenging for some elderly passengers, especially when the bus stops a distance away from the kerb.
As Singapore’s population continues to age and many seniors rely on public transport, I hope bus operators and the authorities can review the design and seating arrangements of these new buses to make them more elder-friendly.
Ng Cheng Hoon