At all SBB travel centres, you can now pick up a lanyard with a card for “hidden disabilities”. The Hidden Disabilities initiative was founded in Great Britain, is active internationally, and SBB is also taking part.
The aim is to support people in public transport who do not have a visible disability. It should also make it easier for those affected to use seats that are generally considered reserved for elderly people, pregnant women or people with mobility aids – without having to justify themselves.
This is what the new Hidden Disabilities card looks like ⇑
I experience this myself quite often: there are moments when I feel uncomfortable or judged when I sit in a seat with more legroom and/or don’t give it up for an older person. In such situations, a card like this could help provide a bit more confidence when using public transport.
Anyone who feels more comfortable informing fellow passengers in a discreet way can currently obtain such a card free of charge and without medical proof at all SBB travel centres. 😉