Letter to the Editor: Public transport experiences for people who are deaf or have hearing loss - London Post

One in five Brits would avoid a deaf person on public transport, RNID survey finds

Almost a fifth of the UK general public would avoid a deaf person or someone with hearing loss while travelling on public transport - according to a survey commissioned by the Royal National Institute for Deaf people (RNID).

Letter to the Editor: Public transport experiences for people who are deaf or have hearing loss - London Post

Dear Editor, The May bank holidays are upon us and train stations are buzzing with travellers and day-trippers. However, for millions of people who are deaf, or have hearing loss, using public transport can be a challenging and stressful experience. Imagine being on a platform. Passengers suddenly start leaving and you’re not sure why. Or you’re on a train that stops unexpectedly between stations, and you seem to be the only person in the carria…