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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

West Suffolk Council seeking feedback on taxi accessibility after removing wheelchair requirement

West Suffolk Council seeking feedback on taxi accessibility after removing wheelchair requirement

West Suffolk Council seeking feedback on taxi accessibility after removing wheelchair requirement

Perry Richardson

Jul 9, 20242 min read

CHANGE OF PLAN: Just 25 wheelchair accessible taxis remain in whole South Gloucestershire area

CHANGE OF PLAN: Just 25 wheelchair accessible taxis remain in whole South Gloucestershire area

CHANGE OF PLAN: Just 25 wheelchair accessible taxis remain in whole South Gloucestershire area

Perry Richardson

Jun 25, 20242 min read

GOVERNMENT STATISTICS SNAPSHOT: Wheelchair taxi and PHV accessibility in England

GOVERNMENT STATISTICS SNAPSHOT: Wheelchair taxi and PHV accessibility in England

GOVERNMENT STATISTICS SNAPSHOT: Wheelchair taxi and PHV accessibility in England

Perry Richardson

Jun 12, 20242 min read

TAXI VAT EXEMPTION: “Taxis are neither charities nor exclusively serve wheelchair users” says Treasury

TAXI VAT EXEMPTION: “Taxis are neither charities nor exclusively serve wheelchair users” says Treasury

TAXI VAT EXEMPTION: “Taxis are neither charities nor exclusively serve wheelchair users” says Treasury

Perry Richardson

Mar 1, 20242 min read

DfT to launch new call for evidence to identify challenges facing disabled taxi and PHV users

DfT to launch new call for evidence to identify challenges facing disabled taxi and PHV users

DfT to launch new call for evidence to identify challenges facing disabled taxi and PHV users

Perry Richardson

Feb 26, 20242 min read

Clackmannanshire Council temporarily SUSPENDS wheelchair taxi policy due to ‘changing circumstances’

Clackmannanshire Council temporarily SUSPENDS wheelchair taxi policy due to ‘changing circumstances’

Clackmannanshire Council temporarily SUSPENDS wheelchair taxi policy due to ‘changing circumstances’

Perry Richardson

Feb 4, 20242 min read

ACCESS FALLING: Mayor of London responds to Government’s call for more accessible taxis and PHVs

ACCESS FALLING: Mayor of London responds to Government’s call for more accessible taxis and PHVs

ACCESS FALLING: Mayor of London responds to Government’s call for more accessible taxis and PHVs

Perry Richardson

Jan 21, 20242 min read

Two new accessible taxi licences issued to join the ranks in Guernsey

Two new accessible taxi licences issued to join the ranks in Guernsey

Two new accessible taxi licences issued to join the ranks in Guernsey

Perry Richardson

Jan 20, 20241 min read

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