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Questo autobus ha la pedana per le sedie a rotelle?

Does this bus have a wheelchair ramp?

Pronunciation

'Pedana' — 'pe-DA-na'. 'Rotelle' — 'ro-TEL-le', with double 'l'.

When to use it

Ask before boarding when travelling with a wheelchair user, an elderly person, or a pushchair that cannot manage steps.

What it means

'Pedana' literally means 'platform' or 'ramp'. 'Sedia a rotelle' is the standard Italian term for wheelchair. Modern Italian urban buses are required to be low-floor with a deployable ramp, but compliance varies.

Variations

C'è posto per il passeggino?

Is there space for the pram?

For parents with buggies.

L'autobus è accessibile?

Is the bus accessible?

General accessibility question.

Può abbassare la pedana?

Can you lower the ramp?

Direct request to the driver to deploy the ramp.

Mini Dialogue

— Questo autobus ha la pedana per le sedie a rotelle? — Sì, me lo dica e abbasso la pedana. — Mio padre è in sedia a rotelle. — Venga pure, c'è posto riservato in fondo.

— Does this bus have a wheelchair ramp? — Yes, just let me know and I'll lower the ramp. — My father is in a wheelchair. — Come right on, there's a reserved space at the back.

Cultural Note

Italian law requires new urban buses to be fully accessible, but older vehicles are still in service in many cities. Drivers are generally very willing to help passengers with mobility needs.

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