Imagine a world where everyone, regardless of their abilities, can hop on a bus without trouble. That’s the dream, right? But it’s more than a dream for riders with a disability.

Transit agencies play a crucial role in connecting people to the community whether for a job, school, or appointment. By prioritizing accessibility, you’re not just following legal requirements, but opening the door to independence and opportunities for all riders.

MyRide is a passenger information system leading the charge in making public transit more accessible for everyone. Here’s the Top 5 Accessibility Advantages of MyRide:

WCAG 2.2 AA compliant

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2 is the gold standard for ensuring web and mobile content is accessible. MyRide has been developed with accessibility in mind so that riders can easily navigate and interact with the system to get the transit information they need.

Se habla español

Hablas español? Parlez-vous français? MyRide supports multiple languages and is available in English, French, and now Spanish!

No internet, no problem

While most riders probably have a smartphone or desktop computer, there is likely a segment of the population without internet access. MyRide can provide trip information and planning via SMS text for riders with cellphones and interactive voice response (IVR) to support riders without a smart device or cellphone.

VoiceOver and TalkBack ready

MyRide works with both the VoiceOver screen reader included with Android devices and the TalkBack screen reader for iOs devices. Riders simply enable the feature in their phone settings and with specific gestures like dragging or tapping, the screen reader will read aloud what appears on the screen.

Tab away

For riders unable to use a mouse, MyRide offers keyboard tabbing which allows them to navigate to different parts of the web page. As the rider moves around, each element is highlighted with a customizable color. This feature request by an agency partner aligns with TripSpark’s mission to help agencies make transit easy to access.

These accessibility features are game changers for people who may hesitate to take transit because of their disability. MyRide helps you break down the barriers to make your services truly accessible for all riders.

Contact TripSpark and let’s have a conversation about bringing everyone along for the ride!