I disagree. The driver's ignorance had a discriminatory impact upon @Dairygrade and could even be dangerous in the wrong situation. The only way he's going to learn is if someone educates him - and that's going to be his boss. Complaining could also help the bus company to ensure that their drivers know to prioritize passenger health over nitpicking about trivial rules.Hmm, I'm conflicted about this. On one hand, I'd be tempted to say complain, but he's just a working guy trying to make a living and complaints aren't going to help him any, even though he deserves them. On the other hand, I'd forget about a complaint because (a) it's not worth my time, (b) he's an idiot but he's likely got a few issues in his own life.
This would be the sensible thing to do, as it will stop any hassles in future.
I remember years ago when I was a kid, a older cousin took me to see the submarines at Portsmouth naval dock (I think that was the name of it) in Hampshire.These are less noticeable than a sandwich, but it is still eating and as a wheel chair user the OP would probably be near the driver and in view, at the front of the bus.
What would @Clivethedrive have done...?
Evening @Jaylee, iwould have used common sense and spoke to the individual concerned and made sure they were ok
I Think yer right!? I did some "film extra work" down there for a "Naval recruitment add" a number of years ago on a frigate. Lol they wanted a long haired guy unshaven in a green "shell suit" to be a Bosnian/Serb, along wish two guys on polyester suits a young girl & the" obligatory" old woman.... I spent 14 hours on this **** boat. & got cut from the final commercial...I remember years ago when I was a kid, a older cousin took me to see the submarines at Portsmouth naval dock (I think that was the name of it) in Hampshire.
On the bus we took from his home, there was a sign on the lower deck No Smoking and No Expectorating plus what ever the penalty was in those days. I asked my cousin what expectorating meant, and he told me spitting.
So getting back to the eating sandwiches analogy, then it's alright to spit if you are suffering from some illness / disease.
Public transport here in Australia have there rules and the fines get expensive, and example is eating or drinking in a taxi it is a $100.00 fine and the drivers enforce these through the company taking the passenger to court.
A bag of jelly beans is the cheaper option.
Because they're in the business of providing a public service, and it's their responsibility to avoid engaging in discriminatory behavior.Why would you think his "boss" would know the first thing about Diabetics and their particular needs ?
Because they're in the business of providing a public service, and it's their responsibility to avoid engaging in discriminatory behavior.
The wheelchair is irrelevant. The problem is that the passenger had a medical condition which resulted in an urgent need to perform a specific action which wasn't going to harm anyone.There was a rule about consuming food on the bus. That rule I assume is for all?? (Though probably aimed at school kids trashing the bus.)
In this case a "wheelchair user" was eating a sandwich... He saw a person in breach of this rule.
I don't see any discrimination. If anything the driver in that moment exacted equality.!
The wheelchair is irrelevant. The problem is that the passenger had a medical condition which resulted in an urgent need to perform a specific action which wasn't going to harm anyone.
The passenger shouldn't be kicked out of a bus, or any other public service or business, due to a medical need which is easily accommodated by letting him eat the sandwich. He shouldn't have to choose between access to transportation (or any other normal activity) and his safety. Diabetics should not be effectively barred from using the bus, or even be afraid or hesitant to use the bus.
It's a matter of accommodation. It's the same reason that places where dogs are not allowed must allow service dogs. If dogs aren't allowed on the bus, should blind people be prevented from using the bus, or be forced to leave their service animal behind? Of course not. Why should someone who has a medical need to eat (and sugar tablets would still be eating) not be allowed to stay on the bus while meeting that medical need?
The wheelchair is irrelevant. The problem is that the passenger had a medical condition which resulted in an urgent need to perform a specific action which wasn't going to harm anyone.
The passenger shouldn't be kicked out of a bus, or any other public service or business, due to a medical need which is easily accommodated by letting him eat the sandwich. He shouldn't have to choose between access to transportation (or any other normal activity) and his safety. Diabetics should not be effectively barred from using the bus, or even be afraid or hesitant to use the bus.
It's a matter of accommodation. It's the same reason that places where dogs are not allowed must allow service dogs. If dogs aren't allowed on the bus, should blind people be prevented from using the bus, or be forced to leave their service animal behind? Of course not. Why should someone who has a medical need to eat (and sugar tablets would still be eating) not be allowed to stay on the bus while meeting that medical need?
The bus service also states that their rules only apply in a manner which does not conflict with the relevant laws and regulations.3) Conduct of passengers
(1) A person (A) discriminates against a disabled person (B) if—
(a) A treats B unfavourably because of something arising in consequence of B's disability, and
(b) A cannot show that the treatment is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.
A service-provider (A) must not, in providing the service, discriminate against a person (B)—
(a) as to the terms on which A provides the service to B;
(b) by terminating the provision of the service to B;
(c) by subjecting B to any other detriment.
(3) The first requirement is a requirement, where a provision, criterion or practice of A's puts a disabled person at a substantial disadvantage in relation to a relevant matter in comparison with persons who are not disabled, to take such steps as it is reasonable to have to take to avoid the disadvantage.
Good afternoon all prepare for moan wife and I decided to go to our local town today got there ok getting bus back started to feel a bit funny tested bld sugar down the 3.2 started to go hypo so wife got me out sandwich which we just bought started to eat it suddenly bus stops driver walks up to us and says can't you read your not allowed to consume food on bus we explained my condition but he basically said not his problem and if I didn't stop eating he would throw us off bus so had to come home rest of way feeling grotty talk about jobs worth think I shall put in complaint bus company tomorrow not ruddy happy.what do you all think?
The bus service also states that their rules only apply in a manner which does not conflict with the relevant laws and regulations.
British law is not my forte, except to the extent that American law is derived from it. However the Equality Act of 2010 seems to be pretty explicit in protecting disabled passengers from conduct which has a discriminatory impact, and requiring "reasonable adjustments".
In general terms:
In regards to providing services, public or otherwise:
In regards to reasonable adjustments:
The "legitimate aim" in preventing eating on the bus is to avoid a resulting mess or impacting upon other passengers. That legitimate aim is not going to be contravened by a diabetic eating a sandwich. Throwing food around or pulling out a nice stinky cheese would still not be tolerated, obviously.
Kicking someone off the bus because of the consequences of being diabetic would be illegal discrimination. Reasonable adjustments can (and therefore must) be made for the diabetic, without causing any harm to the bus, the other passengers, or the business. To give an idea of the scope of what constitutes a "reasonable adjustment", the limit is on removing bus fixtures (seats, poles, etc).
Allowing a diabetic to eat a sandwich to counteract a hypo is a completely reasonable adjustment. Forcing a diabetic to choose between their health and leaving the bus is illegal. Bus company rules cannot take precedence over the law.
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