GO Transit drivers to spit out gum to accommodate austic man, service committed to inclusivity
(WorldNews Canada)

The operator of Ontario’s GO Transit service is asking bus drivers to accommodate an autistic man by spitting out their chewing gum if asked, a directive meant to encourage employees to meet the needs of those with invisible disabilities. Metrolinx says a regular passenger, who is autistic, has extreme sensitivity to the sounds and scents of people chewing gum nearby. Spokeswoman Anne Marie Aikins says Liam Walshe takes steps to limit his exposure when travelling by train, but says options such as relocating to other cars are not available when using a bus. She says Metrolinx has therefore asked...