Improving the Accessibility and Inclusivity of Public Transport through New and Emerging Transport Technologies - Best Practice Guidance for Policy Makers

This report champions accessible and affordable transportation for all. Reliable mobility unlocks economic and social opportunities, especially for the 1.3 billion people with disabilities. New technologies offer exciting possibilities to overcome these mobility barriers. Through case studies the report highlights the challenges faced by people with disabilities and the potential of new technologies to improve their mobility. Technologies like navigation apps, smart glasses, and automated wheelchairs can significantly enhance accessibility, but affordability remains a hurdle. Drawing on best practices, the report offers guidance for incorporating these technologies into transport policies. Using five key focus areas it aims to create a shared understanding of the barriers and provide principles to guide government policy development. This document is intended to be used as a starting point for international collaboration between member economies of APEC in improving accessibility and inclusion in transport using assistive technology.