Zach Eagling's local MP told him “we’re all behind you” in his bid to make public transport more accessible for people with wheelchairs.
Kim Leadbeater praised the 13-year-old, who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy, as a "force to be reckoned with".
The youngster, from West Yorkshire, previously campaigned successfully for Zach's Law to protect epilepsy suffers against online trolls and is now calling on the Government to do more to make train, bus and other services more inclusive.
Writing in the Daily Express, Spen Valley MP Ms Leadbeater said: "As Zach’s local MP, I was incredibly impressed by his determination.
"Campaigning together, I realised straight away he’s a force to be reckoned with. And now, instead of sitting back and celebrating, he’s tackling another issue: making public transport more accessible for those in wheelchairs."
The Labour MP added: "I am looking forward to working with the Government and Zach on this important agenda.
"If a thirteen-year-old from Hartshead can change the law once, I know he can do it again. Keep going, Zach - we’re all behind you."
Zach has set up a petition urging the Government to make public transport more accessible for wheelchair users.
He said he believes there is a "nationwide problem which needs rectification".
He wants there to be more accessible seats on buses and trains, as well as a more reliable service from assistance staff at train stations and airports.
He also wants greater care to be taken when wheelchairs are taken in and out of the hold on aeroplanes.
Zach said: "Please make public transport more accessible for future generations.
"Making public transport accessible for people with disabilities doesn't stop it being accessible for able-bodied people."
The Express has backed his petition with our Zach's Right to Ride crusade and he's also had the support of Lib Dem MP Steve Darling, who is blind and has guide dog Jennie.
The youngster's previous campaign led to Zach's Law becoming official in 2023.
The legislation makes it a criminal offence to try and trigger a seizure in an epilepsy sufferer by sending them flashing images on the internet.
He launched his original bid to change the law after he was targeted by cruel trolls during a charity fundraiser.
Zach won a prestigious Points of Light award, which recognises inspirational volunteers, from the Prime Minster following his three-year campaign.
Disabled people make 25% fewer trips per year than non-disabled people due to barriers to transport, according to figures from the Department for Transport.
A 2023 survey of disabled people by the Transport for All campaign group found 56% of respondents were unhappy making journeys on public transport.
Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood said: “I’m clear in my ambitions for our transport network to be accessible so disabled people can travel easily, confidently and with dignity. We know change needs to happen on all modes of transport, and we’re not shying away from that.
“We work closely with a range of people to help us develop our policy, including the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee.
“Alongside our ambitious rail and bus reforms that will ensure accessibility at the forefront, we’re continuing work to make hundreds of rail stations step-free and continue to support and invest in bus and rail operators to improve services and assistance for passengers.”
You can sign Zach's petition here
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