Can tech startups improve accessible transport? Cathy Holloway

Can tech startups improve accessible transport? Cathy Holloway

Better accessible transport may come from collaborations between disabled people and tech startups like Wayfindr and Uber

Of the 11.6 million people with disabilities in the UK, a fifth report having difficulty accessing transport. Many avoid travelling altogether, leading to isolation and depression. Making all transport accessible to everyone may seem a challenge but there are two beacons of hope: technology and people.

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Source: Guardian Transport

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