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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

VAT Relief for Wheelchair Accessible Taxis: What would it mean for the UK taxi industry?

VAT Relief for Wheelchair Accessible Taxis: What would it mean for the UK taxi industry?

VAT Relief for Wheelchair Accessible Taxis: What would it mean for the UK taxi industry?

Perry Richardson

Jan 7, 20242 min read

Taxi drivers reminded to NOT start their meters until disabled passengers are onboard and secured

Taxi drivers reminded to NOT start their meters until disabled passengers are onboard and secured

Taxi drivers reminded to NOT start their meters until disabled passengers are onboard and secured

Perry Richardson

Jan 6, 20242 min read

TfL ‘reviewing the recommendations’ set out by Government to enhance taxi and PHV accessibility options

TfL ‘reviewing the recommendations’ set out by Government to enhance taxi and PHV accessibility options

TfL ‘reviewing the recommendations’ set out by Government to enhance taxi and PHV accessibility options

Perry Richardson

Dec 31, 20232 min read

DfT quizzed on what’s being done to improve private hire vehicle wheelchair access in Newcastle

DfT quizzed on what’s being done to improve private hire vehicle wheelchair access in Newcastle

DfT quizzed on what’s being done to improve private hire vehicle wheelchair access in Newcastle

Perry Richardson

Nov 20, 20231 min read

Guernsey seeks new applicants for accessible taxi licences

Guernsey seeks new applicants for accessible taxi licences

Guernsey seeks new applicants for accessible taxi licences

Perry Richardson

Nov 12, 20231 min read

Chelmsford City Council drops wheelchair criteria to grant 20 electric saloon style taxi licences

Chelmsford City Council drops wheelchair criteria to grant 20 electric saloon style taxi licences

Chelmsford City Council drops wheelchair criteria to grant 20 electric saloon style taxi licences

Perry Richardson

Oct 9, 20232 min read

LTDA writes to Treasury calling for VAT exemption on wheelchair accessible taxis

LTDA writes to Treasury calling for VAT exemption on wheelchair accessible taxis

LTDA writes to Treasury calling for VAT exemption on wheelchair accessible taxis

Perry Richardson

Aug 7, 20233 min read

Eastbourne Council could drop wheelchair taxi requirement due to cost concerns as part of proposals

Eastbourne Council could drop wheelchair taxi requirement due to cost concerns as part of proposals

Eastbourne Council could drop wheelchair taxi requirement due to cost concerns as part of proposals

Perry Richardson

Aug 2, 20231 min read

Scrap VAT payments on electric wheelchair accessible to drive growth in UK taxi market

Scrap VAT payments on electric wheelchair accessible to drive growth in UK taxi market

Scrap VAT payments on electric wheelchair accessible to drive growth in UK taxi market

Perry Richardson

Jul 21, 20232 min read

Less than 1% of London’s PHVs are wheelchair accessible, prompting future accessibility concerns

Less than 1% of London’s PHVs are wheelchair accessible, prompting future accessibility concerns

Less than 1% of London’s PHVs are wheelchair accessible, prompting future accessibility concerns

Perry Richardson

Jul 20, 20232 min read

Unique policy in New Zealand mandates taxis to make at least 30 wheelchair passenger trips a month

Unique policy in New Zealand mandates taxis to make at least 30 wheelchair passenger trips a month

Unique policy in New Zealand mandates taxis to make at least 30 wheelchair passenger trips a month

Perry Richardson

Jul 10, 20231 min read

ARE YOU A ‘SIDE-LOADER’?: Responsibilities of taxi drivers when transporting wheelchair users

ARE YOU A ‘SIDE-LOADER’?: Responsibilities of taxi drivers when transporting wheelchair users

ARE YOU A ‘SIDE-LOADER’?: Responsibilities of taxi drivers when transporting wheelchair users

Perry Richardson

Jul 8, 20232 min read

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