DID THIS EVER COME IN TO OPERATION?

PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN DUBLIN

NOW MADE EASIER.

Dublin bus has introduced a new scheme called Travel Assist whereby a trained assistant will call to a persons home and accompany them on Dublin bus, Luas and Dart services. The project aims to promote independent use of public transport. It is intended to focus on people who require information and build their confidence about using public transport. The assistants are there to show customers how accessible public transport is.

Dublin bus says that having addressed the infrastructural issues with regard to accessibility- ramps, colour contrasting poles and audio visual bus pilot, this initiative can complete the circle by showing people how these features make public transport more accessible to them.

Who can avail of the scheme? >
The scheme is available to those over 18 years of age who feel that they require assistance in the use of public transport.

How will Dublin bus provide the service?

By employing and training two travel assistants it expects to be able to provide this service on a Monday to Friday basis.

This article was published in the Autumn of 2006 and we are wondering did it ever happen?

We have never heard about it.Does anybody use it?

Are they spoofing?

My personal opinion on it is that it's a great scheme that they've devised and it will make life more intresting to people if they are able to travel further. It is great for confidence building while using public transport.It would make the elderly feel safer and open up a whole new world to people. I need extra help on public transport as I am disabled and use a wheelchair or scooter. However I would not need to avail of this service as I already have a carer.