The global railway industry facilitates approximately 8 billion journeys each year. With Disabled people accounting for 15-20% of this passenger-base, International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3rd December) serves as a powerful reminder to critically evaluate industry language to ensure equitable practices that extend far beyond a single day.
Emma Partlow, head of accessibility and inclusion at Transreport, shares her experience as a Disabled traveller and offers insight into how airports can improve accessibility for Disabled travellers.
The proliferation of smartphones in the last decade has led to a boom in new personal digital aides to improve accessibility in airports.
Jay Shen, Founder and CEO of Transreport, shares insights into the steps needed to improve airport accessibility.
The pandemic really showed both startups and individuals why having more than one stream of income is important. Industries that depended on 1 source of income, like travel and tourism, suffered greatly. For example, According to the study called “The Diversification Dividend” by Stryber, air traffic dropped by nearly 40%, causing numerous airline bankruptcies. Related sectors, like car rentals and hospitality, also faced severe difficulties.
Waleed Ahmed, Transreport COO, explains the accessible travel app startup’s expansion from the UK into new regions.
