Accessible and Inclusive Transport
This Innovate UK Business Connect programme accelerates the adoption of accessible and inclusive transport solutions to drive change and unlock growth in the UK economy.
Creating inclusive transport systems
Travel is fundamental to our quality of life. It connects us to education and jobs, opportunities and experiences, friends and family. It underpins our economy and is essential to UK growth. Yet many people face barriers created by how our transport systems are designed, built, and operated.
Disabled people take around a third less trips than non-disabled people as their journeys are complicated or likely to fail. This accessibility gap limits independence and quality of life. Accessible transport is both a social need and an economic opportunity. Closing the transport accessibility gap could unlock up to £72 billion for the UK each year.
The Accessible and Inclusive Transport programme brings together transport operators, innovators, charities and researchers to accelerate the adoption of inclusive solutions, unlock growth in the UK economy and make travel easier for everyone.
Join our growing network
Connect and collaborate across the transport sector
Attend networking events, exhibitions and workshops to build partnerships, showcase your solution and contribute your expertise to the development of accessible transport.
Accelerate the adoption of inclusive transport innovations
Engage with businesses, transport operators, experts, customers and partners who can help you develop, test and deploy inclusive transport solutions.
Access analysis and insights on accessible transport
Access sector analysis, resources and insights from disabled consumers and disability charities to ensure your solution is inclusive and fit for purpose.
Webinar series
Accessible and Inclusive Journeys: An Innovation Cafe
Join us for this cafe series which offers a focused look at practical innovations in accessible and inclusive transport, with honest discussion on what it takes to move from need to delivery.
Register for the next cafe
Why do we need accessible and inclusive transport?
Watch the video to discover how accessible and inclusive transport can remove barriers, improve journeys and create opportunities for innovation and economic growth.
Learn from expert insights
Explore analysis and expert perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in shaping more accessible and inclusive transport systems.
Explore inclusive transport insights
Read the Accessible Transport report
Explore events and opportunities
Help shape the future of inclusive transport
When transport works for everyone, the whole economy benefits. Together, we can remove barriers, unlock potential, and build a transport system that delivers opportunity, innovation, and growth for everyone.