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Safe mobility without barriers
We make roads safer
We strive to make roads safer for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, which is why we support a number of preventive projects to promote road safety.
Live to the full without barriers
We provide mobility for people with disabilities, increasing quality of their life.
Road safety
We are dedicated to promoting road safety through active and passive safety measures, as well as supporting traffic education and prevention projects. Our aim is to create safer roads for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. Additionally, we are committed to barrier-free mobility, enabling people with disabilities to lead active lives. By emphasizing inclusive and accessible mobility, Škoda Auto believes in the motto of "Mobility for everyone" and seeks to remove barriers for all individuals. We are all free behind the wheel and movement knows no boundaries.
Cooperation on traffic safety and education
Škoda Autoškolám
The "Škoda Autoškolám" program is designed for Czech driving schools and independent instructors to enable them to purchase new cars under very advantageous conditions. Because learning to drive in a car you rely on is essential to gaining the right habits and confidence behind the wheel and in traffic.
Safe Friday initiative
Active and passive safety is a key area in the development of new Škoda vehicles. For 15 years, the carmaker has been sending a team from the Traffic Safety Research Department to traffic accidents. In 2018, Škoda Auto decided to involve the public in safety through the Safe Friday campaign. The reason for this was the increasing number of injuries and deaths, especially on Fridays. Through this campaign we enlighten people & help them to be safe on the roads.
Start Driving project
The Start Driving is an educational project aimed at beginners up to the age of 24, parents of young drivers, and driving school teachers or examiners. The goal is to improve the training of novice drivers, who, according to accident statistics, represent the riskiest group. Practical demonstrations at safe driving centres and follow-up driving in traffic help graduates to deepen their driving skills.
Barrier-free mobility
Mobility for everyone - that is the motto we honor. That's why the support of barrier-free mobility has been one of our key CSR activities for a long time. We help people with disabilities to lead active lives without restrictions. The ability to travel and be constantly mobile opens up a lot of possibilities and new challenges for handicapped people. We are all free behind the wheel and movement knows no boundaries. We live life to the fullest and without barriers.
Škoda Handy
The aim of the Škoda Handy program is to help people with reduced mobility to gain their mobility again. Our specialists within sales network in the Czech Republic are ready to advise and help with purchase of a new Škoda car at a discounted price, financing and insurance options and to ensure optimization and necessary adjustments, thanks to which our disabled customers can fully control their car.
"Škoda Neřídit"
To gain more independence and freedom of movement, Škoda Auto and the "Konto Bariéry" charity announced a grant program "Škoda Neřídit" (pity not to drive) that opens the way to a driver's license for the disabled people. Applicants who meet the grant conditions and will be selected by a commission will receive a contribution of up to CZK 15,000.
Cycling Without Barriers
In 2021, Škoda Auto opened a new grant programme, Cycling Without Barriers, in cooperation with the Konto Bariéry Foundation, for people with disabilities. Under the grant, people with disabilities can apply for a contribution of up to 30,000 CZK to obtain an adapted bicycle, handbike or tricycle.
Rehabilitation institutions
Since 2018, Škoda Auto has been cooperating with three key Czech rehabilitation institutions - Kladruby, Hamz's specialist hospital for children and adults, Hrabyně - which help people with convalescence and the maximum possible rehabilitation shortly after an injury. The company financially supports purchase of rehabilitation aids and equipment, which makes care even more accessible to clients and contributes to the most successful rehabilitation process.
Cooperation with organizations
CZEPA
The CZEPA non-profit organization supports the lives of all wheelchair users with spinal cord injuries and helps them live active lives, defends the interests of the disabled and supports the creation of conditions for their full life and integration into society. Since 2014, Škoda Auto has been supporting the CZEPA organization with financial support and long-term loan of two Octavia Combi vehicles, which serve to bridge the time when CZEPA clients do not have their own car available.
Road to a dream
The non-profit organization "Road to a dream" a.k.a "Cesta za snem" unites people with disabilities and also involves the general public. Through educational workshops and sports events they change the worldview of the disabled and improve their quality of life. Škoda Auto is the general partner.
Red Cross
In 2019, Škoda Auto has concluded a memorandum of mutual cooperation with the Czech Red Cross. As part of this, we provide extraordinary support for the acquisition of 28 new cars in the form of an operating lease for 12 months. The partnership will last 5 years and will involve authorized Škoda brand partners in all regions of the Czech Republic.
Centrum Paraple
For 25 years, Škoda Auto and "Centrum Paraple", a non-profit organization founded by Zdeněk Svěrák, and the civic association Union of Paraplegics have been helping people who move in wheelchairs after spinal cord injury and their families coping with difficult life situations. In addition, Škoda is becoming its main partner in 2019. As part of this partnership, we provided three cars for the needs of the organization.