The campaign is being supported by more than 100 partners, including
As one in four disabled people say the attitudes of other passengers prevent them from using public transport, the campaign aims to encourage everyone to reflect on how common, and often unconscious, behaviours can impact others and what we can all do to create a more considerate environment for passengers.
The government will also shortly be announcing 124 stations across
Shapps said: "I want our transport system to be the best in the world for disabled people, but we still have a long way to go.
"Our 'its everyone's journey' campaign highlights that we can all play a part in making transport more accessible for disabled people. I believe we should all be making a determined effort to make public transport accessible to everyone, and I am committed to accelerating the pace of change.
"We are launching a new scheme to recognise those transport operators which are getting it right and will work quickly to implement recommendations from the upcoming
DfT research has shown that behaviours that make public transport a daunting place for disabled people are often unconscious, such as not looking out for a fellow passenger who might need a seat or be in distress.
The campaign aims to raise awareness about the needs of disabled people when using public transport, particularly people with non-visible impairments, and will also prompt members of the public to think and consider how their behaviour might impact others.
"We will continue to encourage every one of our customers to be considerate to both their fellow travellers, and to our drivers who do a great job under difficult conditions, and we welcome this wide reaching national campaign."
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