Beyond the efforts of big corporations such as Google, here are 5 on-the-ground initiatives that sprung from the life experiences of differently abled individuals and have been working to fill in the gaps in city mapping and planning to accommodate those that are differently abled.
Tuktuks (also known as auto-rickshaws) are essential in some Cairene neighborhoods. However, some argue they're the reason behind many deadly accidents.
Google Drive product manager Rio Akasaka said that Google prioritizes accessibility and inclusion for all in their services, but “it’s often facilitated by whether or not there’s a legal requirement, or some kind of requirement we need to adhere to.”
TransitCenter and Tri-State Transportation Campaign also suggested what is called “fare-capping,” which is a system that enables lower-income individuals to ride transit without paying more than wealthier riders.
In a report titled City in Motion, The Built Environment Observatory explores the spatial distribution of urban transport services in one of Cairo’s satellite city suburbs, 6 October City, examining the degree to which these services are accessible and affordable to its residents.
The Egyptian government has just announced that it's beginning the tender process of a high-speed railway to connect Al-Ain Al-Sokhna from the Red Sea to Al-Alamein from the Mediterranean.