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…
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…
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…
Disabled persons organisations call to meet with the Prime Minister regarding accessible transport
Disability Rights UK Transport Policy Adviser, Stephen Brookes, recently joined a group of disabled persons organisations (DPOs), which jointly compiled and signed a letter that…
More accessible journeys for DLR customers as a new pre-booked assistance trial gets underway
Last month, Transport for London (TfL) and KeolisAmey Docklands (KAD) launched a six-month trial to help make journeys on the DLR more accessible. The new…
Disabled Londoners and visitors gain access to support regarding what cycling options are available
CREDIT Transport for London (TfL) UK-based walking, wheeling and cycling charity Sustrans is working with partners to create a London-wide accessible cycle loan scheme, to…
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…