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<p> </p><p>The Department for Transport has recently reviewed the use of a derogation
applied under EU Regulation 181/2011 (concerning bus/coach passenger rights) exempting
bus and coach drivers from undertaking mandatory disability awareness training.</p><p>
</p><p>To inform the review, on 24 February 2014 my noble Friend, the Minister of
State for Transport, Baroness Kramer, wrote to bus industry representatives, disability
stakeholders and charities seeking their input, to determine whether drivers are receiving
adequate disability awareness training under the current voluntary arrangement.</p><p>Having
received and considered many comprehensive responses, Baroness Kramer will share her
findings with Ministerial colleagues shortly and discuss how to best to proceed.</p><p>
</p><p>In the meantime, a summary of responses received in relation to the review
will be made available on the Government's website in due course.</p>
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