Konectbus is proud to announce its latest partnership with Guide Dogs UK to improve accessibility for individuals who are blind or partial sighted when travelling on their buses. This partnership highlights their commitment to creating an inclusive and accessible mode of transport for its passengers.
Konectbus understand the importance Guide Dogs play in providing someone who is Blind or partially sighted with independence. There are over 4,500 working guide dog partnerships in the UK. That is over 4,500 puppies that had to go through vigorous training to be able to guide their handlers with the confidence and the ability to put their trust in these dogs to navigate them in the world safely. That is why as part of the partnership, they are excited to invite the dogs and their trainers onto their buses and offer free bus travel for the guide dog puppies with their handlers.
Jay Baker, Puppy Development Advisor for the area, said: “We would like to say a big thank you to Konectbus for supporting us with this training session. It is important that our pups learn to travel calmly and confidently on different modes of transport, so they are well-prepared for when they hopefully become working guide dogs. Being able to practise bus travel, with support from Konectbus, has been a great training experience for both our pups, and volunteer Puppy Raisers.”
Davina Langley, Head of Marketing and Communications for Konectbus said
This collaboration shows our commitment to making travel easy and independent for everyone and have launched our new initiative ‘Access All Routes’ to make every journey accessible. This initiative will guide future developments of our network and on bus facilities, alongside ensuring that our drivers are provided with the information to support the varying needs of all their passengers.”
To find out more about becoming a Puppy Raiser for Guide Dogs, visit guidedogs.org.uk/volunteer or email volattractcentral@guidedogs.org.uk.
