As my parents are unable to drive a car, and I decided not to try out learning to drive myself, I am totally dependent on public transport.  It has always amazed me how so many disabled people I meet seem to think public transport is a no no.  So much has changed in the past five years, and as a wheelchair user I am able to roll on and off trains, taxies and buses as freely as I want and need...

Check out my London 2008 write-up for more about using these and other types of public transport in practice.