Low-floor bus design makes urban buses more accessible to people with reduced mobility. In France, as a result of the knowledge gained from using low-floor tramways, the use of low-floor buses within urban environments was considered. Requirements of people with reduced mobility for easy access and the necessary operating conditions are described, followed by an examination of the requirements for such a system in France: bus/infrastructure interface (access ramp and docking aid), bus stop design, and wheelchair user safety.
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