London is obviously a long, long way from being beyond criticism when it comes to public transport and the accessibility of the tube system: although things have improved phenomenally in the last few decades or so, particularly with the advent of things like the Jubilee Line extension, DLR and the Elizabeth line, the city still has a very long way to go before all of its rail network is completely step free. Having been exploring Paris for the last few days though, I must admit that I am astonished at how inaccessible the metro system is: I still am yet to come across a station which isn’t just an opening in the pavement with stairs down into it and not a lift in sight! It really does strike me as woeful.

On the other hand it must be said that busses here are far better. Not only do they have automatic wheelchair ramps, as in London, but two wheelchair spaces. That means that there will be far fewer confrontations between wheelchair users and mums with prams, as there will be space for both. Clearly there is plenty both cities can learn from one another.