Wheelchair-friendly cars provided for Dorset’s disabled residents

Three converted Ford vehicles will be used to transport both older people and disabled children who require special equipment to travel, including wheelchairs.

Dorset County Council purchased the vehicles from Brotherwood in Sherborne, a firm specialising in converting cars for wheelchair access.  The cars can carry a driver, three passengers and a wheelchair user in comfort and safety.

The lowered floor and central wheelchair position enable wheelchair users to travel between the rear passenger seats, as part of the group and with a good view out of the car.

Cllr Peter Finney, Cabinet member for Environment at Dorset County Council, said: “Dorset Travel are delighted to have the new fleet of vehicles, which will provide a high level of comfortable and safe transportation to schools and day centres across Dorset. The cars are specially designed to offer easy access, and also promote inclusivity.”