Wessex Shuttle takes advice on disabled
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• The new Wessex Shuttle minibus conversion from Wadham Stringer, which follows the Department of Transport advisory committee recommendations on disabled people on buses, was unveiled at the Motor Show.
The first example is on a Mercedes 709 chassis cowl and is based on the company's Wessex body design. It has 25 seats and room for eight standing passengers.
The DTp report recommends step heights. handrail diameters, seat layouts, bellpush arrangements, lights, notices, heating and ventilation. The Wessex Shuttle has been modelled on these recommendations and the vehicle includes forward and rear-facing seats in the rear wheel box area providing an obstructionfree floor and additional space for parcels and luggage. There is a spacious entrance area am more room in front of the two most forward seats.