As 2024 draws to a close, we at Open Road Access (ORA) are reflecting on what has been an extraordinary year of growth, innovation, and connection. From providing accessible car rental for family celebrations and European holidays to launching new WAV hire services, this year has been about making travel easier, more inclusive, and empowering for everyone.
From centennial birthdays and weddings to European holidays and Christmas reunions, we’re proud to have provided WAV hire services to over 1,000 customers this year. Each journey represents connection, independence, and inclusion, and every story inspires us to do more.
We introduced new services to make WAV car hire even more seamless and flexible:
🔹 Airport Service: WAVs delivered and collected directly at airports for hassle-free travel.
🔹 European Holiday Breaks: Take your WAV across borders and explore Europe, creating unforgettable memories.
🔹 Refer and Earn: Share ORA with friends and family, and you both get 10% off your next WAV hire!
🔹 Price Match Promise: Ensuring you get the best value for accessible car rental every time.
Accessible travel shouldn’t be complicated—and we’re committed to making it easier.
To keep up with increasing demand, we added even more vehicles to our WAV hire fleet and hired more drivers. Whether it’s a short trip, a family holiday, or long-term WAV car hire, we’re here to get you where you need to go—comfortably and reliably.
This year, we’ve worked hard to amplify the conversation around accessible transport, build meaningful partnerships, and keep the community connected.
We proudly joined key events to advocate for inclusivity:
🔹 Naidex: Connecting with innovators, caregivers, and the disability community to push for solutions that make a difference.
🔹 UK Care Show: Sharing how WAV car hire empowers caregivers and their clients.
🔹 SIA (Spinal Injuries Association): Reinforcing our commitment to supporting individuals with spinal cord injuries.
We also teamed up with Lakes for All and Accessible Holiday Escapes to offer tailored WAV rentals, making stress-free and unforgettable travel a reality. On the conversation front, we launched insightful podcasts featuring advocates like Simon Minty and Martyn Sibley, amplifying the real experiences of the disabled community. We hosted a groundbreaking webinar with the Rights on Flights campaign, bringing together industry leaders and the disabled community to explore solutions for safer, more dignified air travel.
Our community newsletter was another big milestone this year, keeping conversations flowing and ensuring our customers stay informed, inspired, and connected.
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Your feedback fuels us. We’ve loved hearing how much you value our team’s friendliness and support, and we’re already working to make WAV bookings simpler and more intuitive in 2025. We’re also laying the groundwork for new products to meet diverse needs, whether you’re travelling for a day, a week, or a year with WAV hire or accessible car rental. Looking Ahead to 2025 We’ve come so far this year, but we know there’s a long road ahead. In 2025, we’re committed to: Expanding our services to meet growing demand. Improving our processes to make booking and using our services even easier. Building partnerships and connections that drive accessibility further and create lasting impact. Together, we’ll continue to create a world where transport isn’t a barrier but a gateway to freedom, independence, and connection.
We’ve come so far this year, but we know there’s a long road ahead. In 2025, we’re committed to:
Expanding our services to meet growing demand.
Improving our processes to make booking and using our services even easier.
Building partnerships and connections that drive accessibility further and create lasting impact.
Together, we’ll continue to create a world where transport isn’t a barrier but a gateway to freedom, independence, and connection.
To our customers, partners, and team: thank you for being part of our journey. Your stories, trust, and feedback inspire us every day.
Here’s to 2025—a year of bigger possibilities, greater accessibility, and unforgettable journeys.
Planning your next trip, celebration, or day out? Whether it’s WAV hire for short-term trips or accessible car rental for special occasions, we’re here to make your journey stress-free and seamless. Contact us today: Call 0300 045 4505 or contact us here.
Join Open Road Access and the Rights on Flights campaign for a crucial discussion which will shape the future of air travel. We need to hear from members of the community to create a plan for change and make accessibility not just a promise, but a necessity.