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Sight Loss Travel Aid Expands to 13 Surrey Hospitals
10 Oct
Summary
- App connects visually impaired to interpreters for travel guidance.
- Service now accessible at 13 hospitals across Surrey.
- Council invests millions in bus improvements and electric minibuses.
Blind and partially sighted residents in Surrey will benefit from an expanded council initiative, making travel to 13 hospitals more accessible. Surrey County Council (SCC) has broadened its pilot of the Aira app, a service providing visual interpreters to assist users with navigation from transport links to nearby medical facilities.
This initiative, now available at key locations such as Royal Surrey County Hospital and Frimley Park Hospital, aims to empower individuals with sight loss to travel confidently and independently. Nikki Roberts, CEO of Surrey Coalition of Disabled People, highlighted the significant benefit of this free service at crucial sites.
SCC is also prioritizing substantial investments in public transportation. This includes a £6.3 million allocation for more ultra-low and zero-emission community transport minibuses and £1.4 million dedicated to enhancing passenger information at bus stops. These efforts reflect a commitment to improving overall transport accessibility and sustainability within the county.
