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9.3.5. Onboard fare payment

Onboard fare validation shall be by tapping the Nol card at the validation device when
entering and exiting the bus. The validation device shall be positioned at all entrance
and exit doors at a height not exceeding 1200 mm.

9.4. Seating

9.4.1. Wheelchair spaces

1. Each bus shall have at least two positions to accommodate persons using a
wheelchair/scooter.

2. Each accessible wheelchair position shall have a clear length along the longitudinal
axis of the bus of 1500 mm and a clear width of 865 mm.

3. Side facing flip seats along the bus wall in the wheelchair space can be used when
no passenger using a wheelchair is occupying the location. The seats shall be of the
bench type to accommodate obese persons. The seats shall always be in the up
position and should not interfere with the clear width for the person using a
wheelchair of 865 mm. These seats shall not be designated as Priority seats.

9.4.2. Securements

1. Each wheelchair space shall be fitted with a rear-facing system, where the
wheelchair and the occupant face the rear of the vehicle. The rear-facing system
shall be provided with a padded back panel with the following dimensions:

• Height from floor to bottom edge: 350–480 mm
• Height from floor to top edge: 1300 mm min
• Width: between 250 mm and 400 mm
• Back panel shall withstand a decelerating force of 3 g.

2. The rear-facing securement shall have a pivoting aisle arm, which is also laterally
adjustable to accommodate people using different wheelchair types and prevent
them from moving longitudinally and laterally.

3. The vehicle shall be fitted with a horizontal handrail along the longitudinal side of
750 mm – 1000 mm from the floor, not to exceed the wheelchair space by more than
90 mm, and have a diameter of 30 mm – 40 mm with a clear knuckle space of 35
mm between any part of the vehicle and the handrail.

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