One in four young people missing work and education opportunities due to inaccessible transport, Freenow by Lyft survey reveals

One in four young people say that inaccessible transport limits access to jobs and education - THIIS Magazine

A co-branded Whizz Kidz and Freenow by Lyft black cab has taken to London’s streets to raise awareness of young wheelchair users’ potential and independence Inaccessible transport is preventing young people from accessing key life experiences and career opportunities, according to new survey research  by Freenow by Lyft. The survey, which looked at the experiences of wheelchair users and people who know wheelchair users, found that transport bar…

One in four young people missing work and education opportunities due to inaccessible transport, Freenow by Lyft survey reveals

Image credit: Freenow by Lyft One in four young people say inaccessible transport is affecting their ability to access employment and education, according to new research published by Freenow by Lyft, raising concerns about the wider consequences of unreliable accessible transport. The survey, released on Tuesday 10 November, found that 26% of respondents aged 16 to 24 reported transport barriers affecting journeys to work, school, university or…

Black cabs fill public transport gap for UK wheelchair users, Freenow study finds

A new study has highlighted the role of black cabs in bridging accessibility gaps in the UK’s public transport network, with wheelchair users relying on them when infrastructure fails.  The research, commissioned by mobility platform Freenow by Lyft, surveyed 1,000 UK respondents aged 16 and over who either use a wheelchair or know someone who does. Among the 334 respondents aged 16 to 24, 40% said they had turned to black cabs because of proble…