Public Transport and your Mobility Scooter

Here we will take a look at Public Transport and your mobility scooter or Wheelchair

The LUAS

Passengers Using Wheelchairs or mobility scooters

For wheelchair users and those with reduced mobility, the LUAS group have installed lifts, ramps, and improved car parking spaces where necessary.

All trams and platforms are fully wheelchair and mobility scooter (only Class 2 mobility scooters can board the Luas) accessible. The platforms are raised 280 mm above the track and are accessible via the short 5-6 m ramps located at one or both ends of the platform where necessary. Where required, there is a lift to provide access to the platform. On trams, there are two designated areas for wheelchair and mobility scooter users, accessible via the 4 central sets of double tram doors. These areas are indicted by the double-sided wheelchair stickers on the windows above the fold-down seats and back rest area. Wheelchair and mobility scooter users have priority over everyone else for use of this space as this is the only space in which they can travel safely.

When boarding the Luas, they recommend that users enter through the double doors. Once on board, wheelchair and mobility scooter users should apply their brake, securing themselves against the side grab rails and face rearwards for maximum safety while traveling.

If you are unable to board a LUAS or require assistance, you can press the Emergency Help Point button located at the end of the shelter next to the ticket vending machine, this will connect you to the Central Control Room, who will provide emergency assistance where required. Alternatively, contact the LUAS Customer Service office on 0818 300 604.

Irish Rail

Wheelchairs/Rollators and Mobility Scooters On-Board Trains

There are a limited number of wheelchair accessible spaces on each train, it is important therefore that you book your space in advance.

Irish Rail can accommodate wheelchairs or powered scooters up to 700mm in width and 1200 mm long (including footplates) height 1435mm including occupant a maximum weight of 300kg including occupant and a turning radius of 900mm.

For safety reasons if your wheelchair or mobility scooter is larger than the permitted dimensions, it will not be able to board the train.

As scooters come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, many have problems on trains, such as being unable to manoeuvre safely inside a carriage. These problems mean that trains cannot carry some scooters, if you are a scooter user who wants to travel by rail, you should contact the station to ensure your scooter can be accommodated.

Dublin Bus

To travel on Dublin Bus with your mobility scooter you must have a permit. This is because some mobility scooters are too big to fit on Dublin Bus buses. To find out if your scooter is the correct size, contact our travel assistant, who will check your scooter to see if it is suitable for the bus. To arrange a permit please ring the travel assistance at 01 7033204 or email customercomment@dublinbus.ie

The DART

The DART can accommodate wheelchair or powered scooters up to 700mm in width and 1200 mm long (including footplates) height 1435mm including occupant a maximum weight of 300kg including occupant and a turning radius of 900mm.

For safety reasons if your wheelchair or mobility scooter is larger that the permitted dimensions, they cannot allow you to board as you may not be able to turn corners on board the train.

These problems mean that trains cannot carry some scooters, if you are a scooter-user who wants to travel by rail, you should inform your departure station when contacting them to ensure your scooter can be accommodated.

It should be noted that there is a complex network of manned and unmanned hubs on the DART line.