Top 5 Thesis Topic Ideas on Transport Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities

Explore these 5 research ideas focused on public transport access for persons with disabilities in the Philippines. Perfect for students in social work, urban planning, or public policy.

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Realyn Manalo

6/26/20252 min read

Source: GMA News Online

Let me convince you to make this a thesis.

A person with a disability waits on the sidewalk. The bus stops, but there's no ramp. The driver doesn’t even look. The doors close. The wheels move on. But that person doesn’t. They stay stuck in place, not by choice but by design. Our streets, our systems, our silence—all of it holds them back.

We are not lacking resources. We are lacking will. The President has spoken. The DSWD has launched a project. But until the public transport system is fully accessible to every Filipino, the job isn’t done. What's really wrong? Most programs are pilot-only. Most cities are not included. Most PWDs are still waiting. No transport means no job, no school, no dignity. This is injustice. Plain and simple.


Who Can Use These Topics

This research is ideal for students and professionals pursuing the following courses or strands:

College Programs:

  • Social Work

  • Public Administration

  • Urban Planning

  • Political Science

  • Sociology

  • Transportation Engineering


Senior High School Strands:

  • HUMSS

  • ABM

  • GAS

  • STEM

5 Thesis Topic Ideas

1.Impact of Accessible Public Transport on Employment Opportunities of Persons with Disabilities

Studies how the availability of disability-friendly transport affects PWDs' chances of finding and keeping jobs.

Target Respondents

  • Employed and unemployed PWDs

  • Local government officials

  • Transport operators

2.Perceived Barriers to Public Transport Use Among Persons with Disabilities in Urban Areas

Identifies the key obstacles preventing PWDs from using public transport safely and comfortably.

Target Respondents

  • PWDs from various urban cities

  • Transport personnel

  • Disability rights advocates

3.Level of Accessibility in Metro Manila’s Public Transportation System for Persons with Disabilities

Evaluates how current public transport facilities meet accessibility standards for PWDs.

Target Respondents

  • PWD commuters

  • Transport authority representatives

  • Accessibility audit officers

4.Effect of Government Transport Assistance Programs on the Daily Mobility of Persons with Disabilities

Explores how programs like the PWD-ETS influence the day-to-day travel behavior of beneficiaries.

Target Respondents

  • Beneficiaries of PWD-ETS

  • DSWD program implementers

  • Urban transport planners

5.Relationship Between Transport Accessibility and Social Participation of Persons with Disabilities

Analyzes how accessible transport affects PWDs' involvement in education, work, and community life.

Target Respondents

  • PWDs from different socioeconomic backgrounds

  • Educators and employers

  • Community leaders

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