major audit of all UK railway stations and fast-tracked improvements
new laws to boost accessibility standards on buses and taxis
measures come as part of government’s National Disability Strategy as we build back fairer from COVID-19
Disabled passengers will have better access to public transport and a bigger say in how they travel, under a new strategy that will boost inclusivity across the entire network.
The Department for Transport (DfT) is today (28 July 2021) unveiling a range of initiatives to remove barriers and improve confidence for disabled people as they return to trains, buses and taxis after the pandemic.
An audit of all UK train stations, originally pledged in the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail, is now underway – helping to identify improvements and highlighting existing areas of excellence. The findings will form a new public database so people can better plan their journeys and, along with input from disabled passengers, will shape future investment in acces
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National Disability Strategy and related publications
The National Disability Strategy and the research that helped inform its development.
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The National Disability Strategy sets out the government’s vision to improve the everyday lives of disabled people.
The strategy was developed with the input of more than 14,000 disabled people, as well as disability organisations, businesses, policy experts and many others.
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