Designing for Dignity: Inclusive Transport Systems for Commuters with Disability

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Despite years of reform, equitable transport access for commuters with disabilities (CWD) remains limited. This study introduces the Integrated CWD Accessibility Enhancement Framework, mapping systems along Policy Support and Socio-Technical Inclusivity axes. It identifies four scenarios—Systemic Exclusion, Community-Driven Adaptation, Policy-Driven Inclusion, and Inclusive & Assistive Transport. The framework reveals that infrastructure alone does not ensure accessibility; cultural, institutional, and social dynamics matter. A stakeholder matrix outlines roles across sectors, urging alignment between policy and lived realities. Framing accessibility as a co-produced outcome, the paper offers a scalable tool for equity assessment and calls for further research on transitions and intersectionality.