The new pilot program will roll out next week on seven city bus routes, offering a dedicated area for strollers in place of two existing bus seats.
The move follows a campaign by parents, who said the stroller rules unfairly discriminated against those trying to move around the city with small children.
“This has been an issue for many years, and this is something the city really needs,” Avissar said. “I’m very happy we’re seen as valued customers by the MTA, and that we don’t have to break our backs or buy cars or move to the suburbs.” Transit officials said they arrived at a compromise by removing a pair of seats in the rear of some city buses, creating room for strollers without inconveniencing wheelchair users. On newer bus models, flip-up seats can make space for the carriages.
“This pilot program was a direct result of the MTA accessibility and bus teams, disability advocates, parents, and bus operators coming together in a collaborative working group to address a concern that customers felt strongly about,” he added.
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