Transport cuts hit disabled people, says Disability Wales

Transport cuts hit disabled people, says Disability Wales

People with disabilities are suffering from cuts to public transport and a lack of adapted taxis, according to Disability Wales.

The group claimed it means many disabled people cannot get out and about.

Campaigners said disabled people need access to a range of transport options, including buses and trains.

The Welsh Government said it is committed to making all modes of transport accessible.

One authority - Bridgend - is considering cuts this financial year of £188,000 in the cash it gives to bus firms.

Transport cuts hit disabled people, says Disability Wales

Miranda Evans, policy and programmes manager at Disability Wales, said: "The whole situation we're in around cuts to local bus services and various other transport provision is that it is having a