Councillors from Perth and Dundee will meet Stagecoach bosses to discuss complaints about disabled access to their inter-hospital bus service.
The meeting will be an opportunity to analyse the suitability of coaches used for the new X7 service from Perth Royal Infirmary to Ninewells Hospital following a barrage of criticism from disabled passengers.
While the introduction of the service, which goes on to Aberdeen, won widespread praise, various aspects of the chosen vehicle have left less mobile passengers unimpressed.
Of particular concern is that the new coaches only have space for one wheelchair, have no dedicated built-in access ramp, and seating on the lower deck is restricted to only two seats immediately behind the driver.
If a wheelchair ramp is required it has to be taken out of the boot by the driver in all weathers, put in place and then replaced in the boot once the wheelchair passenger has been secured. Complaints have been made that the stairs on the coach are particularly difficult to negotiate if anyone suffers from visual impairment or mobility issues.
There are also no facilities for buggies and prams to be taken aboard apart from them being dismantled and loaded into the boot.
Councillors Willie Wilson, who represents Perth South, and Fraser Macpherson, who represents the West End ward in Dundee, will meet the bus company representatives on Thursday in Perth.