GOJO - Helping Young People Get More Out Of Public Transport - 16/05/2007

GOJO - Helping Young People Get More Out Of Public Transport
GOJO - It's all about your public transport.

Log on, sound off on the GOJO website.

If you're a young disabled person and have difficulties or fears about using public transport, then a new campaign called GOJO could be for you.

If you haven't been on public transport for a while, you may be surprised at how things have improved. Recent changes to the law and improvements to make services more user friendly could mean you find trips a bit easier.

GOJO is a new campaign from the Disability Rights Commission to help young people aged 16-25 get more out of public transport. There's a new website, www.mygojo.co.uk, packed full of information including interactive journey planners, hints and tips on travel and details of local services, as well as competitions, downloads and other fun stuff.

Natalie Salmon, a spokesperson for GOJO, said: "We want you to tell us about your travel experiences online, so you can share advice, thoughts and ideas with other young people, and also with the people who run the buses, trains and trams.

"We want you to take trips on public transport over the Longest Weekend in June - the weekend with the most daylight hours, from the Summer Solstice on Thursday June 21, to Sunday June 24."

Check back on the GOJO website for event guides listing interesting local events and attractions on and around the Longest Weekend. They will include special offers to help make trips out a bit cheaper. The guides will also include accessibility information.

GOJO - It's all about your public transport
 
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