tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2025-02-19T00:00:00+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-members-appointed-to-disabled-persons-transport-advisory-committee 2025-02-19T00:00:00+00:00 New members appointed to Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee DPTAC has an important role to play in our ambition to have an inclusive transport network allowing disabled people to travel easily and with dignity. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/465-million-for-bus-operators-to-help-disabled-passengers-travel-with-confidence 2024-04-08T09:00:05+01:00 £4.65 million for bus operators to help disabled passengers travel with confidence New funding will support upgrades to buses to provide real-time travel information to passengers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-transport-safety-officers-to-crack-down-on-anti-social-behaviour 2023-11-06T12:34:44+00:00 New Transport Safety Officers to crack down on anti-social behaviour Backed by £2.5 million of funding, specially-trained officers will enhance public safety and help prevent violence against women and girls on and around public transport. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/passengers-to-benefit-from-easier-and-cheaper-travel-with-new-app-guidance 2023-08-30T00:01:04+01:00 Passengers to benefit from easier and cheaper travel with new app guidance Travel and navigation app providers encouraged to ensure new technology offering more streamlined journeys is accessible to all users. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-plans-to-boost-protections-for-airline-passengers 2023-06-27T00:15:10+01:00 New plans to boost protections for airline passengers Stronger enforcement powers for aviation regulator will lead to improved standards for all passengers on flights operating to and from the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/matthew-campbell-hill-appointed-as-chair-of-the-disabled-persons-transport-advisory-committee-dptac 2023-02-21T12:00:02+00:00 Matthew Campbell-Hill appointed as Chair of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) Team GB wheelchair fencer and tech regulation expert will advise government on the needs and rights of passengers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/200-million-to-improve-walking-and-cycling-routes-and-boost-local-economies 2023-02-06T00:15:05+00:00 £200 million to improve walking and cycling routes and boost local economies New fund to help local authorities make improvements that enable more people to choose active travel. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/recruitment-launched-for-disability-experts-to-advise-government 2023-02-01T00:15:00+00:00 Recruitment launched for disability experts to advise Government The Government’s Disability Unit is recruiting disability experts in the East of England and Yorkshire and the Humber to be chairs of its Regional Stakeholder Network. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/almost-11-million-allocated-to-level-up-aberystwyth 2023-01-17T13:30:00+00:00 Almost £11 million allocated to level up Aberystwyth Aberystwyth was allocated almost £11 million from the Levelling Up Fund for several projects across the town and seafront. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/18-million-to-fund-transport-projects-across-nottingham 2023-01-17T00:00:00+00:00 £18 million to fund transport projects across Nottingham £18 million from the Levelling Up Fund is being invested in Nottingham. The funding will support three projects focused on streets and neighbourhoods across the city. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/most-significant-change-to-taxi-and-private-hire-vehicle-accessibility-legislation-in-12-years 2022-07-01T11:57:00+01:00 Most significant change to taxi and private hire vehicle accessibility legislation in 12 years New laws to protect disabled people in England, Scotland and Wales when travelling in taxis and PHVs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/funding-for-transport-projects-to-help-tackle-loneliness 2022-05-23T09:57:49+01:00 Funding for transport projects to help tackle loneliness Pilot projects funded to explore how future transport schemes can contribute to reducing loneliness in communities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/accessible-transport-reference-wheelchair-report 2022-03-29T10:32:59+01:00 Accessible transport: reference wheelchair report Findings from an assessment of the prevalence and use of wheeled mobility aids will help form an evidence base for the design of future transport. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/25-million-package-announced-to-help-disabled-people-travel-more-confidently 2022-03-29T00:15:01+01:00 £2.5 million package announced to help disabled people travel more confidently Funding package to roll out a mobility service to help people unable to drive access alternative forms of transport, and to improve accessibility of ferry services. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-teams-with-charity-scope-on-disabled-persons-passenger-charter 2022-01-10T09:30:31+00:00 Government teams with charity Scope on Disabled Persons Passenger Charter New charter to boost consumer confidence and provide an online one-stop shop on passenger rights and complaints procedures for disabled people. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/public-service-vehicles-accessibility-regulations-2000-and-their-application-to-home-to-school-and-rail-replacement-coach-services 2021-12-21T10:15:00+00:00 Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations 2000 and their application to home-to-school and rail replacement coach services Letter from Baroness Vere to coach, rail and local authority representatives about extended exemptions from the Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations (PSVAR) 2000. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-offers-1-million-accessibility-boost-to-ferries-to-the-isle-of-wight-and-isles-of-scilly 2021-10-01T09:59:26+01:00 Government offers £1 million accessibility boost to ferries to the Isle of Wight and Isles of Scilly £1 million fund to improve accessibility for disabled and reduced mobility passengers on ferries to the Isle of Wight and the Isles of Scilly. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/national-strategy-to-boost-accessibility-for-disabled-passengers 2021-07-28T00:15:00+01:00 National strategy to boost accessibility for disabled passengers Initiatives announced to remove barriers and improve confidence for disabled traveller as they return to public transport after the COVID-19 pandemic. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/motorway-services-access-guides-take-the-guesswork-out-of-journey-planning 2021-07-26T12:53:21+01:00 Motorway services access guides take the guesswork out of journey planning This summer, plan your staycation or day trip with confidence using Highways England’s access guides for motorway services. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/virtual-reality-stations-and-video-call-assistance-government-invests-in-new-transport-accessibility-innovation 2021-07-16T09:39:00+01:00 Virtual reality stations and video-call assistance: government invests in new transport accessibility innovation Budding innovators and academics awarded funding to help break down the barriers disabled people face when travelling.