Passenger Problems on Moving Buses

Synopsis

Leyland Vehicles Ltd completed a five year research programme into the requirements of elderly and disabled bus passengers. The research project was filmed and part of this material, together with additional sequences shot in a London studio, has been incorporated into this film. The film examines the benefits brought about by the research which will make life easier for the elderly and disabled - sectors of the community who frequently have to rely on public transport for mobility.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 20 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1978

Availability

Hire

Documentation

The reports ‘Passenger Problems on Moving Buses: an Analysis by Leyland Vehicles Human Factors Group’ and ‘An Investigation of Factors Affecting the Use of Buses by both Elderly and Ambulant Disabled Persons’ accompany the film and are essential reading.

Uses

First-year ergonomics courses.*

Subjects

Design; Technology

Keywords

bus services; ergonomics; old people; physically handicapped people; public transport

Credits

Cast

Tony Bastable

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

World Wide Pictures

Sponsor

Name

Leyland Vehicles Ltd

Distributor

Name

Higher Education Film & Video Library

Email

services@bufvc.ac.uk

Web

http://bufvc.ac. External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7393 1503

Fax

020 7393 1555

Address

c/o British Universities Film & Video Council
77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ

Notes

Catalogue available from British Universities Film & Video Council.