What is the impact of the digitisation of information on transport services on disabled passengers?
Background
The improve transport for the user strategic priority is critical in ensuring the department delivers and maintains a transport system that meets the needs of the public and addresses what they care about most. It puts the needs and expectations of current and potential users (both passengers and freight customers) at the heart of the operation of the transport system and considers about end-to-end journeys, not just individual transport modes. It is focused on ensuring that our infrastructure and the services which use it meet the varied needs of businesses and the public, are attractive, affordable, sustainable, and resilient is a crucial goal for the department.
Next steps
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Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Related UKRI funded projects
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TiPA: Transreport intelligent Passenger Assist for resilience during disruption
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Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
Addresses the impact of digitisation on disabled passengers in rail transport.
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NavSta app
The Inclusive Transport Strategy recently stated "disability affects 13.9 million people in the UK and can include visible… or less visible disabilities". Innovative, novel solutions need to be developed to sup...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
Focuses on creating a mobile app for people with invisible impairments to navigate stations independently.
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Transport Navigation for the Visually Impaired (Vin)
Navigating public transport can be challenging for passengers especially when they are visually impaired, stations can represent a complicated and daunting environment. This greatly reduces their access to public transpo...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
While focused on visually impaired passengers, it may provide insights on accessibility for disabled passengers in public transport.