The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) and Sociability have completed a multi‑year pilot in Derby, UK, delivering new accessible journey planning capabilities that support independent mobility for people with disabilities.
Since 2021, TMF has supported Sociability’s work to expand accessibility data beyond venues alone. The completed platform brings venue accessibility and public transport routing together in a single experience allowing users to personalise accessibility requirements across their entire journey.
As part of the project, accessibility data for Derby’s transport infrastructure was integrated into Sociability’s platform, with an enhanced API enabling partners and third‑party developers to access and apply it within their own services.
The pilot was delivered together with Derby City Council, University of Derby and other local stakeholders, with disabled transport users involved throughout the development. The project generated practical insight into what it takes to design and deploy accessible routing across multiple user journeys, both within existing platforms and new features. Continuous input from disabled users and iterative testing were central to delivery, ensuring the solution supports independent travel and real‑world use.
Project insights will guide further development, including additional accessibility filters, expanded transport modes and exploration of real‑time updates. The routing feature is currently in closed beta, with Sociability engaging cities and regions interested in collaboration.
This aligns closely with TMF’s mission to support mobility innovations that deliver real, lasting benefit to society.
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Source: Toyota Motor Europe