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WHAT IS MIXED FLEET TAXI LICENSING? The pros and cons for drivers, the public and authorities

WHAT IS MIXED FLEET TAXI LICENSING? The pros and cons for drivers, the public and authorities

WHAT IS MIXED FLEET TAXI LICENSING? The pros and cons for drivers, the public and authorities

Perry Richardson

Mar 14, 20252 min read

Angus Council seeks public views on wheelchair accessible taxi availability

Angus Council seeks public views on wheelchair accessible taxi availability

Angus Council seeks public views on wheelchair accessible taxi availability

Perry Richardson

Feb 19, 20251 min read

Liverpool council begins seeking views on wheelchair accessible taxis

Liverpool council begins seeking views on wheelchair accessible taxis

Liverpool council begins seeking views on wheelchair accessible taxis

Perry Richardson

Feb 11, 20251 min read

North Yorkshire Council consults with aim to tackle wheelchair accessible taxi shortage

North Yorkshire Council consults with aim to tackle wheelchair accessible taxi shortage

North Yorkshire Council consults with aim to tackle wheelchair accessible taxi shortage

Perry Richardson

Feb 6, 20252 min read

NTA closes €15,000 wheelchair taxi grant on SAME DAY it opened due to massive demand from Irish cabbies

NTA closes €15,000 wheelchair taxi grant on SAME DAY it opened due to massive demand from Irish cabbies

NTA closes €15,000 wheelchair taxi grant on SAME DAY it opened due to massive demand from Irish cabbies

Perry Richardson

Jan 8, 20252 min read

Exchequer Secretary explains why wheelchair accessible taxis are excluded from VAT exemption

Exchequer Secretary explains why wheelchair accessible taxis are excluded from VAT exemption

Exchequer Secretary explains why wheelchair accessible taxis are excluded from VAT exemption

Perry Richardson

Dec 23, 20242 min read

BLACK CAB DECLINE: ‘The Government understands the importance of accessible taxis’ says minister

BLACK CAB DECLINE: ‘The Government understands the importance of accessible taxis’ says minister

BLACK CAB DECLINE: ‘The Government understands the importance of accessible taxis’ says minister

Perry Richardson

Dec 21, 20241 min read

North Yorkshire Council’s fresh taxi policy faces pushback from trade over new wheelchair accessible taxi plans

North Yorkshire Council’s fresh taxi policy faces pushback from trade over new wheelchair accessible taxi plans

North Yorkshire Council’s fresh taxi policy faces pushback from trade over new wheelchair accessible taxi plans

Perry Richardson

Dec 19, 20242 min read

South Gloucestershire taxis to go fully wheelchair accessible by 2025, but concerns it’ll push cabbies out of the trade

South Gloucestershire taxis to go fully wheelchair accessible by 2025, but concerns it’ll push cabbies out of the trade

South Gloucestershire taxis to go fully wheelchair accessible by 2025, but concerns it’ll push cabbies out of the trade

Perry Richardson

Dec 9, 20242 min read

Aberdeen Council tightens criteria for taxi drivers looking to obtain Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle medical exemptions

Aberdeen Council tightens criteria for taxi drivers looking to obtain Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle medical exemptions

Aberdeen Council tightens criteria for taxi drivers looking to obtain Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle medical exemptions

Perry Richardson

Nov 29, 20241 min read

ACCESSIBLE TAXIS: Bedford reviews need for more wheelchair accessible private hire vehicles as pressure rises

ACCESSIBLE TAXIS: Bedford reviews need for more wheelchair accessible private hire vehicles as pressure rises

ACCESSIBLE TAXIS: Bedford reviews need for more wheelchair accessible private hire vehicles as pressure rises

Perry Richardson

Sep 24, 20241 min read

‘Disabled people should be able to travel easily, confidently, and with dignity’ says transport minister

‘Disabled people should be able to travel easily, confidently, and with dignity’ says transport minister

‘Disabled people should be able to travel easily, confidently, and with dignity’ says transport minister

Perry Richardson

Sep 23, 20242 min read

DWINDLING NUMBERS: City Hall urged to review shortage of black taxis and its impact on people with disabilities

DWINDLING NUMBERS: City Hall urged to review shortage of black taxis and its impact on people with disabilities

DWINDLING NUMBERS: City Hall urged to review shortage of black taxis and its impact on people with disabilities

Perry Richardson

Sep 3, 20243 min read

A MANDATED CHOICE: Will taxi drivers choose electric or wheelchair-accessible vehicles?

A MANDATED CHOICE: Will taxi drivers choose electric or wheelchair-accessible vehicles?

A MANDATED CHOICE: Will taxi drivers choose electric or wheelchair-accessible vehicles?

Perry Richardson

Aug 29, 20243 min read

ONE OR THE OTHER: North Yorkshire Council proposes taxi drivers must choose either an electric or WAV taxi by 2030

ONE OR THE OTHER: North Yorkshire Council proposes taxi drivers must choose either an electric or WAV taxi by 2030

ONE OR THE OTHER: North Yorkshire Council proposes taxi drivers must choose either an electric or WAV taxi by 2030

Perry Richardson

Aug 28, 20243 min read

People with mobility difficulties use taxis TWICE as much as those without mobility problems, new data reveals

People with mobility difficulties use taxis TWICE as much as those without mobility problems, new data reveals

People with mobility difficulties use taxis TWICE as much as those without mobility problems, new data reveals

Perry Richardson

Aug 17, 20242 min read

Swindon Borough Council u-turns on wheelchair-accessible taxi policy

Swindon Borough Council u-turns on wheelchair-accessible taxi policy

Swindon Borough Council u-turns on wheelchair-accessible taxi policy

Perry Richardson

Aug 3, 20241 min read

WHEELCHAIR WORRIES: London’s private hire fleet EIGHT TIMES less accessible than national PHV average

WHEELCHAIR WORRIES: London’s private hire fleet EIGHT TIMES less accessible than national PHV average

WHEELCHAIR WORRIES: London’s private hire fleet EIGHT TIMES less accessible than national PHV average

Perry Richardson

Aug 2, 20241 min read

Mid Sussex council faces call to address shortage of wheelchair-accessible taxis

Mid Sussex council faces call to address shortage of wheelchair-accessible taxis

Mid Sussex council faces call to address shortage of wheelchair-accessible taxis

Perry Richardson

Aug 1, 20242 min read

Portsmouth City Council face up to taxi and PHV wheelchair accessibility challenge

Portsmouth City Council face up to taxi and PHV wheelchair accessibility challenge

Portsmouth City Council face up to taxi and PHV wheelchair accessibility challenge

Perry Richardson

Jul 24, 20242 min read

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