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The issues

Disabled people make an average of 30% fewer journeys every year than non-disabled people – that’s the transport accessibility gap (Motability). Read more about the barriers we face.

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Barriers by mode

Find out more about the barriers to each mode of transport.

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Active Travel

Learn more about the issues with active travel modes: walking/wheeling and cycling.
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Public transport

Learn more about the issues with public transport modes: buses and coaches, trains, light rail services, trams and metros.
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Private transport

Learn more about the issues with private transport modes: car travel, taxis, and private hire vehicles.
Two people stand by the entrance to a red dial-a-ride bus. On the left is a white man with a bald head, wearing a high-vis jacket. Holding his right elbow is a man with a patterned white shirt and black trousers. This man holds a white cane. Both are facing away from the camera.

Door to door

Find out more about the barriers disabled people face to door to door transport services,

Cross-cutting barriers

Find out more about barriers to all modes of transport.

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Journey planning

Find out more about the barriers disabled people face to journey planning and accessing information,.
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Financial barriers

Learn more about the financial barriers to transport that disabled people face, and the cycle of transport poverty.

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