The measure aims to make the use of urban public transport simpler, safer, and more intuitive, thereby promoting user autonomy. These new visual elements have been installed in the entrance and exit areas of the vehicles, clearly explaining through easily identifiable symbols the steps for boarding and alighting the bus, as well as the basic rules for using the service.
The Councilor for Social Welfare, Raúl Hernández, highlighted the importance of this initiative in encouraging public transport use among people with ASD and advancing their social inclusion. "We are fostering their autonomy and making Fuenlabrada an increasingly accessible and inclusive city," he stated.
This action stems from a proposal by the association Fuenla Incluye and is part of a joint campaign between the Department of Social Welfare and the EMTF to eliminate barriers and improve universal accessibility.
In addition to installing pictograms, EMTF drivers will receive specific training to enhance their attention and communication with people with functional diversity, further reinforcing the inclusive nature of the service.
The pictograms are already present in other public spaces in Fuenlabrada, such as pedestrian crossings and municipal facilities, helping to reduce obstacles in the daily lives of people with ASD and other cognitive diversities.
The initiative is carried out with the collaboration of Fuenla Incluye, an association of families of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder dedicated to raising awareness of their needs and promoting their full participation in society.
