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…
Train operator using AI to trial British Sign Language announcements
Train operator Northern is trialling the use of AI to deliver train announcements in British Sign Language (BSL) for those travelling between Manchester and Leeds…
Consultation on framework to improve airline experiences for disabled passengers launches
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has launched a consultation for feedback from disability rights groups, individuals, and the aviation industry on a proposed framework to…
Stations to get Passenger Assist Points to make travel easier for people with accessibility needs
Train operator Northern is installing eight Passenger Assist Points in the coming months that are designed to make travel easier and more accessible for people.…
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…