Taking the nubbs from that article and re-arranging it to make it clear:
Public Service Vehicles (Accessible Information) Regulations (AIR), announced by the Department for Transport (DfT» ) in March 2023, are set to be phased in from 1 October 2024.
It has been less clear until recently that rail replacement services — including those operated by coaches — will also fall within scope.
The regulations require the provision of audible and visual route and upcoming stop information, meaning retrofits costing several thousands of pounds per vehicle will be needed by many operators.
One major rail replacement company told routeone that the requirement will make it impossible for train operators to find enough cover and called for an amendment in the legislation.
