I will have a walking cast while in London but will only be 25% weight bearing. I know I will tire quickly so am planning on bringing a knee scooter. I kneel on the scooter with my bad leg and propel myself with my good leg. The scooter I currently have has 3 wheels and is about 3 feet long and 2 feet wide at the front wheel base. I am wondering if it will be possible to take the scooter onto buses and also whether there will be steps to climb when boarding.
Posted by
Nottingham, UK
658 posts
Your worries are over Janice.
There are no steps to climb. London buses have hydraulic boarding platforms that smoothly drop to street level.
Once on board there is a special area for wheelchair users which, even though you are not technically disabled or in a wheelchair, you will be permitted to use. Or if you want to sit down there are convenient seats for you to use, even in rush hour.
Posted by
OP
Newport, Minnesota, USA
113 posts
Thank you for your response. I am so relieved. This trip is going to be challenging enough, so I'm glad public transportation should not be a problem.