Derby completes inclusive mobility pilot project

Sociability has integrated a novel public transport routing feature into its existing data platform that allows disabled users to search, filter, and find venues that meet their unique accessibility needs and then identify an accessible transport route to get there. Collaborators and third‑party developers can also integrate Sociability’s accessibility filters into their existing routing algorithms through the company’s API.

The partners report the multi-year, multi-stakeholder project provided valuable insights into the complexity of designing, developing, and deploying novel accessibility features across multiple user-flows, both within new and existing products. Sociability reports its approach to incorporating lived experiences and iterative user-testing was pivotal to achieving the project’s goals in a manner consistent with its vision to empower independence and agency for disabled users everywhere.

This aligns closely with TMF’s mission to support mobility innovations that deliver real, lasting benefits to society. “TMF aims to create a truly mobile society that will help people live better lives no matter where they are,” said TMF chair Akio Toyoda.

This advancement reflects a core principle shared by TMF and Sociability: Mobility should empower everyone, regardless of ability, to participate fully in their community

Looking ahead, Sociability plans to further evolve its accessible routing API by adding new accessibility filters, expanding transport modes, and exploring integration of real‑time updates. The feature remains in closed beta, and Sociability welcomes conversations with cities and regions interested in future collaboration.

Sociability helps disabled people find accessible places. A leading disabled-led, accessibility data platform, Sociability’s free mobile app and website empower disabled people to find personalised accessibility information for thousands of local venues. It partners with organisations and employers like Toyota, Arup, Foster + Partners to better understand, improve and communicate the accessibility of their premises to its a growing community of more than 70,000 users and followers across the world.