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Black cab decline sparks travel fears among 96% of young wheelchair users, new survey finds

Black cab decline sparks travel fears among 96% of young wheelchair users, new survey finds

Black cab decline sparks travel fears among 96% of young wheelchair users, new survey finds

Perry Richardson

1 hour ago3 min read

Government confirms draft taxi and private hire vehicle bill will target disabled passenger access

Government confirms draft taxi and private hire vehicle bill will target disabled passenger access

Government confirms draft taxi and private hire vehicle bill will target disabled passenger access

Perry Richardson

7 days ago2 min read

Parents reveal why London black cabs are the go-to option when travelling with babies

Parents reveal why London black cabs are the go-to option when travelling with babies

Parents reveal why London black cabs are the go-to option when travelling with babies

Perry Richardson

Sep 13 min read

‘FIX THE BRIDGE’: Taxi chairman blasts political paralysis as Hammersmith closure enters eighth year

‘FIX THE BRIDGE’: Taxi chairman blasts political paralysis as Hammersmith closure enters eighth year

‘FIX THE BRIDGE’: Taxi chairman blasts political paralysis as Hammersmith closure enters eighth year

Perry Richardson

Aug 112 min read

SUPPORTING TWO AMBITIONS: How future Government funding could support electric taxi uptake and prioritise wheelchair-accessible vehicles

SUPPORTING TWO AMBITIONS: How future Government funding could support electric taxi uptake and prioritise wheelchair-accessible vehicles

SUPPORTING TWO AMBITIONS: How future Government funding could support electric taxi uptake and prioritise wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Perry Richardson

Aug 103 min read

Croydon Mayor opens School Streets to black cabs after accessibility concerns force rethink

Croydon Mayor opens School Streets to black cabs after accessibility concerns force rethink

Croydon Mayor opens School Streets to black cabs after accessibility concerns force rethink

Perry Richardson

Aug 22 min read

‘Show them my email’: Assembly Member reveals disabled traveller forced to prove right to TfL-funded taxi as Mayor of London responds

‘Show them my email’: Assembly Member reveals disabled traveller forced to prove right to TfL-funded taxi as Mayor of London responds

‘Show them my email’: Assembly Member reveals disabled traveller forced to prove right to TfL-funded taxi as Mayor of London responds

Perry Richardson

Jul 82 min read

One in four London black cab journeys involve passengers with mobility needs, LTDA survey finds

One in four London black cab journeys involve passengers with mobility needs, LTDA survey finds

One in four London black cab journeys involve passengers with mobility needs, LTDA survey finds

Perry Richardson

May 312 min read

TfL insists autonomous vehicle rules must protect blind and partially sighted passengers

TfL insists autonomous vehicle rules must protect blind and partially sighted passengers

TfL insists autonomous vehicle rules must protect blind and partially sighted passengers

Perry Richardson

Apr 93 min read

Edinburgh faces mounting pressure to keep bus lanes restricted as private hire vehicle access debate intensifies

Edinburgh faces mounting pressure to keep bus lanes restricted as private hire vehicle access debate intensifies

Edinburgh faces mounting pressure to keep bus lanes restricted as private hire vehicle access debate intensifies

Perry Richardson

Apr 23 min read

Disabled access House of Commons debate puts taxi availability and wheelchair provision back under scrutiny

Disabled access House of Commons debate puts taxi availability and wheelchair provision back under scrutiny

Disabled access House of Commons debate puts taxi availability and wheelchair provision back under scrutiny

Perry Richardson

Mar 303 min read

Minister says legislation governing taxis and private hire vehicles is “woefully out of date” as accessibility reforms loom

Minister says legislation governing taxis and private hire vehicles is “woefully out of date” as accessibility reforms loom

Minister says legislation governing taxis and private hire vehicles is “woefully out of date” as accessibility reforms loom

Perry Richardson

Mar 254 min read

‘TALKING METERS AND ACCESSIBLE CARD READERS’: Taxi sector ideas in government response on accessible travel for visually impaired passengers

‘TALKING METERS AND ACCESSIBLE CARD READERS’: Taxi sector ideas in government response on accessible travel for visually impaired passengers

‘TALKING METERS AND ACCESSIBLE CARD READERS’: Taxi sector ideas in government response on accessible travel for visually impaired passengers

Perry Richardson

Mar 112 min read

ACCESSIBLE BY LAW, UNAVAILABLE IN REALITY: Wheelchair taxis and PHV under pressure as government signals tougher action on accessibility

ACCESSIBLE BY LAW, UNAVAILABLE IN REALITY: Wheelchair taxis and PHV under pressure as government signals tougher action on accessibility

ACCESSIBLE BY LAW, UNAVAILABLE IN REALITY: Wheelchair taxis and PHV under pressure as government signals tougher action on accessibility

Perry Richardson

Jan 234 min read

TAXI SHORTAGES: Decline in wheelchair accessible cabs for disabled passengers criticised in Holyrood debate

TAXI SHORTAGES: Decline in wheelchair accessible cabs for disabled passengers criticised in Holyrood debate

TAXI SHORTAGES: Decline in wheelchair accessible cabs for disabled passengers criticised in Holyrood debate

Perry Richardson

Dec 8, 20252 min read

Charity details just how cross-border licensing and ride-hail impacts accessibility for disabled passengers

Charity details just how cross-border licensing and ride-hail impacts accessibility for disabled passengers

Charity details just how cross-border licensing and ride-hail impacts accessibility for disabled passengers

Perry Richardson

Oct 6, 20253 min read

‘TOTAL CHAOS’: Regent Street pedestrianisation plan risks transport gridlock, warns taxi association Chairman

‘TOTAL CHAOS’: Regent Street pedestrianisation plan risks transport gridlock, warns taxi association Chairman

‘TOTAL CHAOS’: Regent Street pedestrianisation plan risks transport gridlock, warns taxi association Chairman

Perry Richardson

Aug 3, 20253 min read

Should taxi guarantee schemes be mandatory, and at what cost to the local authority?

Should taxi guarantee schemes be mandatory, and at what cost to the local authority?

Should taxi guarantee schemes be mandatory, and at what cost to the local authority?

Perry Richardson

Jul 7, 20252 min read

Bolt partners with Disability Rights UK to improve private hire access for disabled passengers

Bolt partners with Disability Rights UK to improve private hire access for disabled passengers

Bolt partners with Disability Rights UK to improve private hire access for disabled passengers

Perry Richardson

Jun 25, 20252 min read

House of Lords debate accessibility concerns around self-driving Uber vehicles and bus pilot plans

House of Lords debate accessibility concerns around self-driving Uber vehicles and bus pilot plans

House of Lords debate accessibility concerns around self-driving Uber vehicles and bus pilot plans

Perry Richardson

Jun 22, 20252 min read

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