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<p>In March 2014, the Department for Transport reviewed the use of a derogation applied
under EU Regulation 181/2011 (concerning bus/coach passenger rights) that exempts
bus and coach drivers from undertaking mandatory disability awareness training until
March 2018. A range of stakeholder views were sought and a summary of responses was
published in January 2015.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, departmental officials are currently
in discussions with the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) about
undertaking a research project on the quality and impact of disability equality awareness
training currently offered to bus and coach drivers.</p><p> </p><p>We will consider
all the evidence and, in the meantime, will continue to press the bus industry to
ensure that bus and coach drivers are adequately trained to allow them to meet the
needs of all passengers.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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