Action needed to make major roads more accessible, says watchdog
A transport watchdog is calling for action to make the network of major roads across…
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Disabled activist calls for evidence of blue badge delays
An activist whose local authority warns disabled people that it could take up to 12…
Government repeatedly ignores its own advisers on ‘toxic’ train access
The government has repeatedly ignored concerns raised by its own accessible transport advisers about the…
Charities help government with cover-up over blue badge changes
Disability charities have helped the government cover up the reason it was forced to announce…
Figures finally show how government slashed spending on rail access scheme
New figures released through the Freedom of Information Act have exposed how the government has…
Minister lauds £600,000 for rail access… after her department confirms £47 million in cuts
A transport minister has announced £600,000 funding for seven digital projects to help disabled passengers…
Rail company to run services with no wheelchair spaces… on government’s orders
A train operator will this summer start running mainline rail services that wheelchair-users will not…
Government set to ignore key air travel discrimination concerns
The government appears to be ignoring pleas to clamp down on significant areas of discrimination…
Ministers finally publish bus wheelchair space report… then announce more talks
Ministers have finally announced that they will act to protect the rights of wheelchair-users to…
Charities help cover up real reason government announced blue badge changes
Disability charities are facing questions over why they helped the government disguise the reason it…