From what I have read (on an Arriva bus running the Newcastle-Carlisle 85/685), provision of low-entry and a wheelchair space is a legal requirement (on new buses?).
Allowing the wheelchair space to be used for push-chairs and buggies is at the discretion of the driver and, should a wheelchair user wish to board the bus, the push-chair/buggy will have to be folded and stowed not obstructing the gangway.
I presume that wheelchair users can only travel singly on buses (as there is only one space)?
GNE Tens have spaces both sides but only one is designated for wheelchair use - so buggy users can travel in pairs (unless there is also a wheelchair user).
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