EFD looks forward to a more accessible London

13th May 2010

EFD today welcomed the commitment to accessible transport made by the Mayor of London.

The Mayor’s Transport Strategy, published yesterday, sets out the Major’s plans for transport in the capital until 2031. It mentions that while some stations and buses are more accessible, “more is needed” to ensure London is accessible to all.

Commenting on the Strategy, EFD’s Chief Executive Susan Scott-Parker said: “I welcome the recognition that an accessible transport system is crucial to make London an accessible city.

“Disabled Londoners and visitors need to be able to get around independently so they can contribute to the cultural and economic life of London. Without accessible transport, businesses find it harder to employ disabled people and serve disabled customers.

“This Strategy highlights that staff training on disability is crucial to getting it right. Staff need to be able to help passengers with both visible and non-visible disabilities who may need assistance.

“EFD looks forward to working with TfL to implement this Strategy, which will need appropriate funding to be the success all those involved want it to be."

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Notes to editors

Transport for London is an EFD member and recently sponsored our range of Briefing Papers, which give practical advice to business on ways to improve their performance on disability. Our members have requested around 3 million copies of these sponsored Briefing Papers.

Media enquiries, please contact:

Brenda Otema, Communications & Marketing Officer
Employers' Forum on Disability
Email: brenda.otema@efd.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7403 3020

About Employers' Forum on Disability

Employers' Forum on Disability is the employers' organisation focused on disability as it affects employers and service providers. With over 300 members, EFD represents organisations that employ around 20 per cent of the UK workforce.Since its establishment in 1991, EFD has worked closely with government and other stakeholders, sharing best practice to make it easier to employ disabled people and serve disabled customers.

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