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<p>Sections 168 and 170 of the Equality Act 2010 already require taxi and PHV drivers
to accept passengers accompanied by assistance dogs without charging them extra. The
Government expects drivers to comply with the law and encourages local licensing authorities
to take robust action against those unwilling to do so. Drivers convicted of a relevant
offence face fines of up to £1000.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is considering what
further action might be required to eliminate illegal discrimination against assistance
dog owners, and has accepted the recommendation of the Chair of the Task and Finish
Group on Taxi and PHV licensing that drivers should be required to complete disability
awareness training through the introduction of National Minimum Standards. We will
bring forward legislation when Parliamentary time permits.</p>
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