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Radio Merseyside,04 Aug 2026,7 mins

A Bus Stop Like No Other

Need To Know Merseyside

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Getting on a bus for the first time can be a major challenge for young people with disabilities. Now, a new bus stop at Liverpool’s Royal School for the Blind in Wavertree is helping students build confidence and practice independent travel in a safe environment. BBC Radio Merseyside’s Leanne Harper meets student Rehannah, her carer Lulu Nathan, and Kev Crispin Pailing to find out why the new facility means so much.

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