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Denbighshire set to make wheelchair accessible vehicle age rule changes permanent after rise in applications

Denbighshire set to make wheelchair accessible vehicle age rule changes permanent after rise in applications

Denbighshire set to make wheelchair accessible vehicle age rule changes permanent after rise in applications

Perry Richardson

4 days ago2 min read

‘Is it any wonder?’: Taxi drivers blame councils for wheelchair vehicle crisis as school transport cheapest contracts are driving operators away

‘Is it any wonder?’: Taxi drivers blame councils for wheelchair vehicle crisis as school transport cheapest contracts are driving operators away

‘Is it any wonder?’: Taxi drivers blame councils for wheelchair vehicle crisis as school transport cheapest contracts are driving operators away

Perry Richardson

5 days ago3 min read

Could Kia’s new electric WAV become a taxi or private hire industry option outside the major cities?

Could Kia’s new electric WAV become a taxi or private hire industry option outside the major cities?

Could Kia’s new electric WAV become a taxi or private hire industry option outside the major cities?

Perry Richardson

Jun 23 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

Are disabled passengers set for major taxi rights boost under new reforms?

Are disabled passengers set for major taxi rights boost under new reforms?

Are disabled passengers set for major taxi rights boost under new reforms?

Perry Richardson

May 202 min read

Liverpool taxi driver SUSPENDED after wheelchair passenger refusal complaint

Liverpool taxi driver SUSPENDED after wheelchair passenger refusal complaint

Liverpool taxi driver SUSPENDED after wheelchair passenger refusal complaint

Perry Richardson

May 141 min read

Government funds and slashes red tape for electric vans but black cab drivers ask, where’s our support?

Government funds and slashes red tape for electric vans but black cab drivers ask, where’s our support?

Government funds and slashes red tape for electric vans but black cab drivers ask, where’s our support?

Perry Richardson

May 132 min read

Peers clash over taxi accessibility rules as Lords REJECT amendment to enforce Equality Act standards

Peers clash over taxi accessibility rules as Lords REJECT amendment to enforce Equality Act standards

Peers clash over taxi accessibility rules as Lords REJECT amendment to enforce Equality Act standards

Perry Richardson

Apr 154 min read

Plug-in Taxi Grant ends, raising fresh questions around support for electric taxis, wheelchair accessibility and pace of industry transition

Plug-in Taxi Grant ends, raising fresh questions around support for electric taxis, wheelchair accessibility and pace of industry transition

Plug-in Taxi Grant ends, raising fresh questions around support for electric taxis, wheelchair accessibility and pace of industry transition

Perry Richardson

Apr 143 min read

Kia partners with BraunAbility to unveil electric wheelchair-accessible taxi concept at New York Auto Show

Kia partners with BraunAbility to unveil electric wheelchair-accessible taxi concept at New York Auto Show

Kia partners with BraunAbility to unveil electric wheelchair-accessible taxi concept at New York Auto Show

Perry Richardson

Apr 32 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

Council backs taxi support package and new wheelchair-accessible vehicle zone in Dumfries and Galloway

Council backs taxi support package and new wheelchair-accessible vehicle zone in Dumfries and Galloway

Council backs taxi support package and new wheelchair-accessible vehicle zone in Dumfries and Galloway

Perry Richardson

Mar 223 min read

Mayor of London dangles longer vehicle age limits and charge exemptions as levers to lure wheelchair friendly PHVs

Mayor of London dangles longer vehicle age limits and charge exemptions as levers to lure wheelchair friendly PHVs

Mayor of London dangles longer vehicle age limits and charge exemptions as levers to lure wheelchair friendly PHVs

Perry Richardson

Jan 253 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

North East Lincolnshire Council backs WAV taxi policy and keeps taxi licence cap

North East Lincolnshire Council backs WAV taxi policy and keeps taxi licence cap

North East Lincolnshire Council backs WAV taxi policy and keeps taxi licence cap

Perry Richardson

Sep 24, 20252 min read

Woking Council opens consultation on extending deadline date for low emission accessible taxis

Woking Council opens consultation on extending deadline date for low emission accessible taxis

Woking Council opens consultation on extending deadline date for low emission accessible taxis

Perry Richardson

Jul 8, 20251 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

Wheelchair accessible taxi numbers remain low in Gloucestershire and other rural areas

Wheelchair accessible taxi numbers remain low in Gloucestershire and other rural areas

Wheelchair accessible taxi numbers remain low in Gloucestershire and other rural areas

Perry Richardson

Jun 18, 20252 min read

NEW KIA PV5: Side-entry wheelchair access draws raised eyebrows from taxi trade interest

NEW KIA PV5: Side-entry wheelchair access draws raised eyebrows from taxi trade interest

NEW KIA PV5: Side-entry wheelchair access draws raised eyebrows from taxi trade interest

Perry Richardson

Jun 6, 20252 min read

Mayor of London resists calls for MANDATORY private hire vehicle accessibility levy to curb declining wheelchair taxi options

Mayor of London resists calls for MANDATORY private hire vehicle accessibility levy to curb declining wheelchair taxi options

Mayor of London resists calls for MANDATORY private hire vehicle accessibility levy to curb declining wheelchair taxi options

Perry Richardson

Jun 1, 20252 min read

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