Scottish Government Equality Outcomes: Pregnancy and Maternity Evidence Review

This evidence review was prepared to support the production of the Scottish Government's Equality Outcomes, with regard to pregnancy and maternity.


8 Transport

8.1 No significant evidence emerged of pregnancy and maternity related discrimination in relation to transport usage. Issues relating to pregnancy and maternity were not raised in a 2006 user consultation exercise for the Scottish Government71. In 2011 and 2012, transporting baby prams and buggies on public transport featured in news media in Scotland72. Some operating companies have published guidance for passengers on ensuring safe and accessible travel for users of, for example, wheelchairs and baby buggies73.

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