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4. The wheelchair space shall have a call button to alert the driver, mounted on the bus
wall or on the horizontal grab bar at a height of 750 mm – 1000 mm from the floor.
The call button shall be clearly labeled and provided in tactile format, high contrasted
characters and be operated by touch.

5. The driver shall be trained to operate the securement system and the ramp.

Figure 112. Rear-facing securement with pivoting aisle arm - securement technology for
low g transportation in buses and rail

9.4.3. Stop announcements

For persons in seats that face the rear of the bus, a Next Stop text display shall be
provided to be visible from their position.

9.4.4. Priority seating

1. At least one priority seat shall be located close to the driver and entrance door. The
seats shall be reserved for passengers who have mobility, sensory or cognitive
disabilities, and seniors. Hip-to-knee room shall be no less than 675 mm in front of
the seat in a forward-facing position.

2. Each priority seat and wheelchair space shall be equipped with stanchions,
handholds, or handrails.

3. Each bus shall post sign(s) to indicate that certain seats are designated priority
seats for seniors and persons with functional limitations. Other passengers shall

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