Transport for All

Freedom to travel means freedom to live our lives. Join a community working together so we can all get to where we need to go. Our newsletters are always stuffed full of ways to get involved - campaigns, surveys, jobs and more! Join for free here: https://bit.ly/4n8me0m

Transport for All is a Disabled Person's Organisation or DPO. That means we are led by and for disabled people. We understand the barriers disabled people face to transport, because we experience them. Read more about our mission: https://www.transportforall.org.uk/about-us/our-mission/

Campaign for Better Transport

We should all be able to turn up at the station, get on the train and just go. We want that to be the reality for disabled people everywhere, not just at the 4% of stations that have level boarding. Persistent barriers are why we need stronger rail reforms: https://ow.ly/yehe50ZYorn

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Great to see this article - thanks to everyone who contributed to the report, including @transportforall.org.uk, @bususersuk.bsky.social, @pocklington.bsky.social, @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk

Zag Daily@zagdaily.com

Just 15% of people with visual impairments and 18% of those with mobility impairments find bus shelters easy to use, a new UK report finds. Read more: zagdaily.com/urban/uk-rep...

zagdaily.comUK report calls for bus stop accessibility audits to improve disabled passengers’ journeysA new report from Campaign for Better Transport is calling for UK local authorities to audit bus stops and prioritise accessibility improvements.

As Community Transport Week draws to a close, we wanted to say a huge thank you to the Community Transport Association, and all the staff and volunteers working year round get disabled people were we need to go. #CTWeek26

Our Interim CEO was at the launch of Great British Railways' new headquarters in Derby yesterday. For disabled people, what matters is that rail reform delivers a railway we can rely on so we can all make the journeys we want with confidence and ease. We'll keep pushing until that's the reality.

Did you know...? Transport for All is older than Transport for London! Over 40 years ago disabled activists came together to fight for our right to travel, and we haven’t stopped since. Visit the archive to learn about our history: https://ow.ly/LEbM50ZWPek #ThrowbackThursday

Progress doesn’t just happen. People make it happen. We’ve fought for decades to boldly go where everyone else has gone before. And we’re not done yet! Explore Disabled people's history on the Accessible Transport Archive: https://bit.ly/4h8NHOe #ThrowbackThursday

What's in our monthly newsletter? Lots of opportunities to get involved and make a difference! News about accessible transport campaigns, events, consultations and surveys, jobs... All sent straight to your inbox. Sign up now (it's free!): https://bit.ly/4n8me0m

Thanks so much for bearing with us while we were having problems with our phone lines. We are back up and running! Find out more about our disabled-led advice line: https://www.transportforall.org.uk/your-rights/how-we-can-help-you

At 2pm today, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander takes to the stage at Labour Party Conference. We’ll be tuning in to hear what she has to say and what it means for disabled passengers. Will you? Watch live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw-8H_nJqjI

When we're out and about, we all need a loo we can use. If you're planning a journey, this super useful tool will help to find Changing Places toilets along the way. Definitely one to bookmark and share!

Official Changing Places UK@changingplacesuk.bsky.social

Visit the CPT route planner here: www.changing-places.org/route/plan More information about how to use this tool can be found here: bit.ly/4hlJwyO #ChangingPlacesToilets #ChangingPlacesToilet #ChangingPlaces

We're currently experiencing a problem with our phone lines. Please bear with us while we track down and fix the issue. You can still contact us by email in the meantime: https://www.transportforall.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/ Thanks for your patience!

Want to make sure disabled people's freedom to travel is built into the foundations of new services like the West London Orbital? Let Transport for London know what makes train travel accessible for you by 18 November.

London TravelWatch@ldntravelwatch.bsky.social

A new London Overground route is being proposed – the West London Orbital 🟠 🚆 Got thoughts? Have your say through TfL’s open consultation by Wednesday 18 November See the proposals and respond here 🔗 https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/west-london-orbital

disabilitynewsservice.comDecision to order level boarding trains is ‘massive victory’ for disabled campaignersDisabled campaigners say the government’s decision to lease 29 battery-electric trains that will allow level boarding for disabled passengers at stations across the north of England is a “massive v…

17 Sept

It's great to hear the new trains on TransPennine Express will deliver independent boarding for more passengers. We need step-free access to the platform and level boarding everywhere so disabled passengers can travel with ease and confidence, instead of having to wait for Passenger Assistance.

Disability News Service@johnpring.bsky.social

Decision to order level boarding trains is ‘massive victory’ for disabled campaigners #LevelBoarding www.disabilitynewsservice.com/decision-to-...

disabilityrightsuk.orgBaywatch Campaign – Are Supermarkets Meeting the Needs of Disabled

17 Sept

Disabled Motoring UK's Baywatch campaign is open until the end of September. Whether you're popping in for a pint of milk or doing the Big Shop, you can fill in the survey each time you shop at one of the big 6 supermarkets. Survey link at the end: www.disabilityrightsuk.org/news/baywatc...

16 Sept

At Transport for All, disabled people come together to shape what better transport looks like and make sure our voices are heard where decisions are made. Could your experience, judgement and ideas help us take that work further? Applications close this Friday: https://ow.ly/U56u50ZFfI7

Campaign for Disability Justice

9 Sept

Our monthly members' newsletter is full of news from across the UK and covers all modes of transport. Join us to stay up to date and help break down barriers so disabled people can make the journeys we want, with freedom, dignity, ease and confidence: https://bit.ly/4n8me0m

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8 Sept

Everyone wants to feel valued and respected by the people around them, but Disabled people are facing hostility. Disabled leader Mik Scarlet has been sharing what needs to change, to make a society where we're all included and valued for who we are.

The Guardian@theguardian.com

I had an amazing experience as a disabled person at school in the 70s. Since then, discrimination has got far worse | Mik Scarlet

theguardian.comI had an amazing experience as a disabled person at school in the 70s. Since then, discrimination has got far worse | Mik ScarletToxic narratives around ‘benefit scrounging’, fed by successive governments, have become embedded in the national psyche, says Mik Scarlet, campaigner and co-CEO of the national charity Phab

7 Sept

Being a trustee isn’t just about what you bring. It’s about being part of something you care about. Our trustees help Transport for All stay rooted in disabled people’s experiences and focused on breaking down the barriers to our freedom to travel. Join the Board: https://ow.ly/n55F50ZBXXF

2 Sept

Transport should be accessible to us all. Join with us and other disabled people, and together we'll change the transport system. Become a member (it's free!): https://bit.ly/4n8me0m

1 Sept

Public transport should give us all the freedom to get where we need to go, when we need to. Removing time restrictions on disabled people’s bus passes is progress, but the pass only works if the whole journey works. This month we’ll be looking at what's still to do on our long list! #CTBM26

31 Aug

We all need the freedom to travel without worrying that transport will fail us. It means we can say “yes” to life. For many disabled people in the UK, that’s not our reality. Transport for All exists to break down barriers so we can all make the journeys we want. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rZowmd

28 Aug

Want to put your skills to work for a future where disabled people can travel with freedom and dignity? Join Transport for All’s Board of Trustees and help guide our work for transport justice. Apply by 5pm, 18 September: https://ow.ly/U56u50ZFfI7

27 Aug

Have you visited the Archive yet? Last year we launched a new space preserving the history of disabled people's fight for accessible transport. Explore voices and stories from decades of activism, and learn about the movement that reshaped public transport: bit.ly/4h8NHOe

25 Aug

We're nearly ready to send out this month's members' newsletter. If you’re already a member, keep an eye on your inbox. It’s a packed one! And if you're not? There's still time to sign up! Join the community taking action to break down barriers to our freedom to travel: https://bit.ly/4n8me0m

21 Aug

Our journey towards equal access for everyone continues, and it’s powered by all of us. Through community and disabled peoples' expertise leading the way. Want to make change happen? Our monthly members' newsletter is always full of ideas to take action. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4n8me0m

20 Aug

Are you a disabled person with experience in finance, law, HR and wellbeing, communications and media, transport, national or local government, or commercial and consultancy work? We’re recruiting new Trustees who can bring that knowledge to our Board! Find out more: https://ow.ly/n55F50ZBXXF

gov.ukTimms Review: register your interest in a shaping recommendations workshop

20 Aug

If you want to register your interest in taking part in one of The Timms Review shaping recommendations workshops, you have until 5pm tomorrow (Friday 21 August). Find out more here: www.gov.uk/government/p...?

Thank you for being a tireless advocate on this issue @tomgordonld.bsky.social !! This is such great news, but we're sad we won't be getting a photo op with your cut out at Parliament 📸

Tom Gordon MP@tomgordonld.bsky.social

🥳 WE DID IT! 👏 🚌 My fantastic team ordered these giant cut-out frames for our parliamentary drop-in campaigning to scrap disabled bus pass time restrictions - and now it’s happening. ⏰ Disabilities don’t start at 9am, neither should disabled bus passes - and soon, they won’t!

Breaking news! The Government has announced that from April 2027, disabled people across England will be able to use our bus passes 24 hours a day. We've been campaigning with others to lift time restrictions for a while now, and are proud to be part of that movement for change.

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If you wrote a letter to your councillor or MP, shared a post on social media, spoke to the local press, shared your experience, took part in our research or any other action, thank you for raising your voice!

transportforall.org.ukCampaign win! Time restrictions lifted on the Disabled Person's Bus Pass - Transport for AllFrom April 2027, disabled people across England will be able to use our bus passes at any time of day. It’s very welcome news, and a real campaign win!

Well done everyone who has campaigned on this for so long. This win is yours! Read more and learn about the campaign to Unlock Transport Access: www.transportforall.org.uk/blog/2026/08...

The existing scheme means there are different rules in different places, creating a confusing and unjust postcode lottery. We'll be happy to see that end because it never made any sense!

14 Aug

What's in our free monthly members’ newsletter? News about accessible transport campaigns, events, opportunities to shape decisions, and jobs. All sent straight to your inbox. Why not sign up and get involved? https://bit.ly/4n8me0m

Transport that works for all of us starts with listening to disabled people. If you want to join us to turn lived experience into evidence for change across the transport sector, applications for our Research Manager role close tomorrow at midday. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3KJbYyn

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If you would like to participate in the workshops to shape the Timms Review's recommendations on changes to Personal Independence Payments (PIP), register your interest by Friday 21 August 2026 at 5pm. Find out why PIP matters for our freedom to travel: www.transportforall.org.uk/take-action/...

Inclusion London@inclusionlondon.bsky.social

The Timms review is hosting 15 national workshops online and in person to shape the recommendations that form part of its final report. We want Disabled people to be part of shaping these recommendations. There are 300 participant places available. Register as a participant here: buff.ly/ZtlUstR

This @itvnews.bsky.social report from Cardiff highlights problems with taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (PHVs) that disabled people across the country share with us. www.itv.com/news/wales/2...

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Getting from A to B easily should be something we can all rely on. For many disabled people, taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (PHVs), are vital for getting to work, appointments, and essential services because buses, trains and even our streets shut us out.

publications.parliament.ukRaising the standard: licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles

Our Governments urgently need to turn the Transport Committee's recommendations into action, so disabled people across the UK can book a cab and be confident we'll be able to get where we want to go. Read the report: publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5902/cm...?

This @itvnews.bsky.social report from Cardiff highlights problems with taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (PHVs) that disabled people across the country share with us. www.itv.com/news/wales/2...

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We raised those issues in Parliament when we gave evidence to the Transport Committee on taxis and PHVs last year. The resulting report, Raising the Standard, recommends clear actions to make more accessible cabs available, and to deal with illegal and discriminatory practices.

We’re excited to announce that Jen Browning will be joining Transport for All as our new CEO in October. Meet Jen and read the full announcement: https://www.transportforall.org.uk/blog/2026/08/10/jen-browning-appointed-as-ceo-of-transport-for-all/

6 Aug

Everyone should have the freedom to travel. For many disabled people in the UK, that's not our reality. Transport for All exists to break down barriers, so we can all make the journeys we want to, easily and confidently. Learn more on our website: https://bit.ly/4rZowmd

5 Aug

4 Aug

Transport connects us to the people and places that matter. Come work with us to break down barriers and make sure disabled people voices are heard where the decisions are made. We currently have four roles open. Find out more and apply on our website: https://bit.ly/3KJbYyn

29 July

This month's members' newsletter is going out soon. It's packed full of news from across the UK, jobs, and ways to take action for accessible transport. Don’t miss out! Join the community now (it’s free!): https://bit.ly/4n8me0m

28 July

Want to put your skills to work for a more accessible future? We're hiring! Come join the disabled-led team working to break through barriers to disabled people's freedom to travel. Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/3KJbYyn

27 July

Prime Minister, we know you've got a lot on your plate, but we'd love to hear about your plans and have a chat about unblocking disabled people’s freedom to travel. Read our open letter to Andy Burnham: https://www.transportforall.org.uk/blog/2026/07/24/our-open-letter-to-the-prime-minister/

22 July

Our Adviceline will have limited cover for two weeks from 22 July until 5 August. Responses will take longer than usual during this period, although we will get back to people as quickly as we can. Thanks for your patience and understanding while we're working with reduced staffing.