More than half of young disabled people feel unsafe using public transport in the UK
The Motability Foundation has shared its research into the experiences and barriers that young disabled people face when travelling by public transport so that the…
Accessible transport with assistive features to assist older people in Hampshire
Age Concern Hampshire has unveiled four new minibuses, delivering a vital upgrade to its transport fleet. The vehicles are set to enhance the charity’s mission…
Interactive tool will provide evidence of the transport challenges disabled people face in the UK
The UK's National Centre for Accessible Transport (ncat) and the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers (RiDC) will launch an open-source interactive tool that provides crucial…
Aviation industry to engage with the disabled community to make air travel safer and more accessible
Earlier this month, wheelchair-accessible vehicle rental provider Open Road Access (ORA) hosted a “groundbreaking” webinar in collaboration with the Rights on Flights campaign, which brought…
Bus fleet to boost accessibility with the deployment of next-stop audio announcements
Intelligent transportation systems, automated fare collection, and transit analytics provider Vix Technology will deploy next-stop audio announcements and on-vehicle displays on Translink’s bus fleet. Scheduled…
Train operator to enhance accessibility with BSL information screens and Changing Places facility
Network Rail will launch a new dedicated waiting lounge is coming to Liverpool Lime Street to enhance accessibility for passengers who need help to get…
Accessible aviation group to ensure disabled passengers gain better protections when flying
Disabled passengers will benefit from better protections when flying thanks to a new expert group announced yesterday by the Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh, at Manchester…
London’s transport network to improve access to toilet facilities
Transport for London (TfL) has announced its programme to increase and improve toilet provision on London's transport network, delivering new accessible toilets across the…
New partnership will explore how journeys can be improved for people with sight loss
A new partnership between the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and the Motability Foundation will explore innovative ways of making journeys better for…
Report urges action to ensure disabled people benefit from automated transport
New research from the Transport Research Foundation (the parent company to TRL) and the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers (RiDC) has raised concerns that disabled people could be left…