Jessica Smaaland

Jessica Smaaland is an advocate for disability rights who gained media attention after experiencing discrimination while attempting to board a bus in Stockholm. Smaaland, who uses an electric wheelchair, was denied access by the bus driver, who incorrectly claimed her wheelchair posed an explosion risk. Her experience led to a formal complaint and a decision by the Discrimination Ombudsman recognizing the incident as discriminatory, resulting in a compensation award for Smaaland. Following this incident, she reported improvements in the treatment she receives from bus drivers.