Transport is challenging for people with disabilities, from buses with only a single wheelchair space through to road crossings without dropped curbs or accessible crossings.

According to WHO, people with disabilities represent 16% of the world population. They also find transportation fifteen times more challenging than non-disabled individuals. But for mobility to truly be sustainable, it has to go beyond reducing emissions; it has to be inclusive and cater for every member of society.

With the future of transport being worked on daily, it is critical that the transport is not only sustainable from a climate perspective, but also inclusive for all.

In the UK, for instance, a 2022 survey found that one in five disabled individuals are unable to travel due to the lack of appropriate transport options, while one in four said that negative attitudes from other passengers prevent them from using public transport.

While I do get out and about, it is more of a struggle as a blind person, and I don't go out as much as I used to. More accessible transport would provide me with confidence to go out more. As you travel, take note of how people around you are using the accessibility features and think about how that could be improved.