Islington Council's Accessible Community Transport has bolstered its bus fleet with six new environmentally-friendly vehicles. <br><br>The buses are equipped with retractable steps, chair lifts, climate control and a special suspension which lowers to the pavement. <br><br>The vehicles also run on bio-diesel for greener travel.<br><br>Passenger Betty Potts said "I really like the new buses. They're much better and more comfortable. It's also far easier to get on and off."<br><br>ENDS <br><br>For more information please call Chris Weeks on 020 7527 3032 <br><br>PICTURE (L-R): Bus passengers Augustine Baptiste; Cllr Greg Foxsmith, Islington Council's Executive Member for Environment; Betty Potts; Vera Kinnear
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