VBB accompanying service remains: Support for passengers restricted mobility secured!

VBB accompanying service remains: Support for passengers restricted mobility secured!

Berlin, Deutschland - The Transport Association Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB) continues to support passengers restricted mobility, which is a gratifying turn for many affected people. The accompanying service, which has so far been financed by the basic solidarity, remains. At first it was planned to dismantle 35 out of 79 positions because the pilot project expires at the end of 2025. However, a long -term solution has now been found that guarantees professional perspectives for employees. rbb24 Two petitions with over 25,000 supporters are based.

The political actors, in particular the Senate administrations for mobility, transport as well as climate protection and the environment, and finance, have coordinated intensively with the VBB in order to achieve a solution for the continued existence of the escort service. This service enables between 80 and 100 accompaniment in public transport (public transport) for people who cannot travel without support. Ute Bonde, the Berlin traffic senator, was satisfied with the solution found and emphasized the importance of the offer for people restricted mobility.

lasting importance of the accompanying service

The VBB accompanying service continues to ensure daily accompaniment from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. This is of great importance, since many people with mobility restrictions are dependent on public transport to participate in social life. According to

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