New project will enable disabled people in Salford to use e-scooters and e-bikes
A groundbreaking project aimed at boosting the use of e-scooters and e-bikes by disabled people will be hosted in Salford. The year-long initiative, to be…
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…
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…
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…
Accessible Transport Policy Commission to support local transport authorities
According to a charter by cross-party think tank Policy Connect and the Accessible Transport Policy Commission, barriers to transport curtail the ambitions and potential of…
Blind and partially sighted people in London to benefit from voice guided technology
Blind and partially sighted people that use transport in London could benefit from NaviLens, an app that is designed to enable blind and partially sighted…
Over half of people with sight loss find it difficult to navigate public transport facilities
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has published an insightful new report that details the range of barriers that blind and partially people…