Spørgsmålet om et direktiv med særlige bestemmelser for køretøjer, der anvendes til personbefordring, med mere end otte sæder ud over førersædet, er af stor betydning for de handicappedes muligheder for at få et godt liv, bl.a. muligheden for at benytte kollektiv transport.
The proposed directive relating to special provisions for vehicles used for the carriage of passengers comprising more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat is of great importance in enabling people with reduced mobility to lead fuller lives, as well as making it easier for them to use public transport.