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Law change could begin to improve treatment of disabled taxi users

Posted on 04/07/2017 by wames

GOV.UK press release, 6 April 2017: Law change provides equal treatment for disabled taxi users Law change makes it illegal for taxi drivers to discriminate against wheelchair users. Taxi drivers face a fine of up to £1,000 if they refuse to … Continue reading →

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‘Inconsistent’ services for disabled taxi passengers

Posted on 04/06/2017 by wames

BBC news article, 4 April 2017: Inconsistent’ services for disabled taxi passengers Taxi services for disabled people are “mixed” and “inconsistent”, according to an advisor to the Welsh Local Government Association. John Forsey said consistent disability training should be offered … Continue reading →

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Wheelchair taxi rules will finally come into force

Posted on 05/17/2016 by wames

Disability news service blog post by John Pring, 12 May 2016: Wheelchair taxi rules will finally come into force… after 20 years A report by peers on the impact of equality legislation on disabled people appears to have secured its … Continue reading →

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