[user104658]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

I see your point but people should only use small buggies on buses not prams as these are impractical with the potential of causing such problems.

They should consider themselves lucky to have access to these spaces most of the time as mothers haven't always had this facility, they previously had to manage. Wheelchair users can't manage.

I agree in principle that people shouldn't bother trying to take prams on public transport, they are a nightmare to get on and off, too. We always used slings / baby carriers because we were stuck using public transport when mine were very little and it's a thousands times more convenient for everyone.

I can sympathise with both sides though because, the sad fact of the matter is, public transport is just straight up stressful / not fun for anyone... I don't mind trains so much (WITHOUT kids with me) but buses are just awful, even alone. No one is having fun.

Of course there are other inherent problems, too... I mean it's all very well saying that prams / buggies must move for a wheelchair but... what if the bus comes to a stop where a wheelchair user needs to get on, but there is ALREADY another wheelchair in the space? Urgh.

Basically I just feel bad for anyone who is stuck having to deal with public transport. We had to for years and it's ****ing miserable.