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1176932

registered interest
date	06/02/2020
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Taxis: Wheelchairs
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to improve the accessibility of taxis for wheelchair users.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL1406
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/02/2020 answer text <p>The Government is committed to developing an inclusive transport system which disabled people, including wheelchair users, can use easily and confidently. It is vital that taxis and private hire vehicle services play their role in ensuring that wheelchair users have the same access to public transport as everyone else.</p><p> </p><p>The previous Government’s response to the Task and Finish Group report on taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) licensing, set out its commitment to taking action to ensure that taxi and PHV drivers receive disability awareness training. This remains the Government’s position.</p><p> </p><p>In the meantime, later in the year we propose to issue for consultation revised best practice guidance for local licensing authorities, which will include strengthened recommendations on supporting an inclusive service.</p> answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton question first answered 20/02/2020 16:32:20 answering member 4580 label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

1130428

registered interest
date	06/06/2019
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Taxis: Wheelchairs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans he has to increase the accessibility of private hire vehicles for wheelchair users.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	261129
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/06/2019 answer text <p>The Government is committed to developing an inclusive transport system which disabled people can use easily, comfortably and without additional cost, and it is essential that taxi and private hire vehicle services play their part in making this happen.</p><p> </p><p>In 2017, the Government commenced legislation to prevent wheelchair users from being refused carriage or charged extra. We expect all local licensing authorities to use the powers available to them to ensure that the service for which they are responsible is accessible to all who need it.</p><p> </p><p>We plan to undertake research to understand the reasons why wheelchair users and assistance dog owners continue to be discriminated against by a minority of taxi and PHV drivers, and the tools available to eliminate such unacceptable behaviour.</p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani question first answered 12/06/2019 15:58:41 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

908898

registered interest
date	21/05/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Taxis: Wheelchairs
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of laws imposing fines on taxi and private hire vehicle drivers who refuse to accept wheelchair users.
tabling member printed	Baroness Deech
uin	HL8060
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/06/2018 answer text <p>It is vital that taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) services are accessible to passengers wishing to use them, which is why, in April 2017, we commenced the outstanding provisions of S165 and 167 of the Equality Act 2010, requiring drivers of designated vehicles to provide wheelchair users with appropriate assistance and refrain from charging them extra.</p><p> </p><p>The law applies to drivers only where their vehicle has been designated as wheelchair accessible by the local licensing authority. We are encouraged that around a third of authorities have or are planning to designate vehicles, but believe that every authority should take this important step to protect wheelchair users travelling in their area.</p><p> </p><p>We have provided authorities with guidance to support their implementation of the new requirements, and have reminded them in writing of their role in eliminating discrimination against disabled taxi and PHV passengers. We will continue to remind authorities of their responsibilities so that wheelchair users and other disabled people can travel, free from the fear of discrimination.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg grouped question UIN HL8061 question first answered 04/06/2018 15:32:11 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3756 label Biography information for Baroness Deech

908899

registered interest
date	21/05/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Taxis: Wheelchairs
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the progress by local authorities in drawing up lists under section 167 of the Equality Act 2010 of wheelchair accessible taxis and private hire vehicles in their areas.
tabling member printed	Baroness Deech
uin	HL8061
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/06/2018 answer text <p>It is vital that taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) services are accessible to passengers wishing to use them, which is why, in April 2017, we commenced the outstanding provisions of S165 and 167 of the Equality Act 2010, requiring drivers of designated vehicles to provide wheelchair users with appropriate assistance and refrain from charging them extra.</p><p> </p><p>The law applies to drivers only where their vehicle has been designated as wheelchair accessible by the local licensing authority. We are encouraged that around a third of authorities have or are planning to designate vehicles, but believe that every authority should take this important step to protect wheelchair users travelling in their area.</p><p> </p><p>We have provided authorities with guidance to support their implementation of the new requirements, and have reminded them in writing of their role in eliminating discrimination against disabled taxi and PHV passengers. We will continue to remind authorities of their responsibilities so that wheelchair users and other disabled people can travel, free from the fear of discrimination.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg grouped question UIN HL8060 question first answered 04/06/2018 15:32:11 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3756 label Biography information for Baroness Deech

882757

registered interest
date	13/04/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Taxis: Wheelchairs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to tackle the practice of taxi hire firms nominating cars suitable for wheelchairs as private hire taxis only thereby increasing the costs of taxi hire for disabled users.
tabling member constituency	Oxford East
tabling member printed	Anneliese Dodds
uin	135819
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2018 answer text <p>Both taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) provide disabled people with an essential service, enabling them to complete door-to-door journeys where other forms of transport may not be accessible.</p><p> </p><p>Section 165 of the Equality Act 2010 ensures that drivers of designated wheelchair accessible taxis and PHVs cannot charge wheelchair users more than other passengers, and we encourage licensing authorities to take the steps necessary to ensure the rules apply to drivers in their area.</p><p> </p><p>Authorities should also use their existing powers to ensure that taxi and PHV fleets include an appropriate mix of vehicles to ensure the service they provide is accessible to wheelchair users and other disabled people.</p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani question first answered 23/04/2018 15:08:08 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
tabling member	4657 label Biography information for Anneliese Dodds

861234

registered interest
date	13/03/2018
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Taxis: Wheelchairs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of s165 of the Equality Act 2010 in ensuring that wheelchair users are able to hire taxis.
tabling member constituency	Broxbourne
tabling member printed	Mr Charles Walker
uin	132383
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2018 answer text <p>Wheelchair users should be able to travel by taxi and private hire vehicle free from the fear of discrimination, which is why we commenced the remaining provisions of s.165 and s.167 of the Equality Act 2010 last year. An increasing number of licensing authorities are applying the requirements to drivers within their jurisdiction and we encourage the remainder to do likewise. Producing the list of wheelchair accessible vehicles provides greater protection and also increases awareness among drivers and vehicle owners of the duties and responsibilities this places on them.</p><p> </p><p>We meet regularly with our statutory advisors, the Disabled Persons’ Transport Advisory Committee, regarding this and other issues affecting the travelling experience of disabled passengers, and we will continue to monitor the efficacy of the policy.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wealden answering member printed Ms Nusrat Ghani question first answered 21/03/2018 17:36:27 answering member 4460 label Biography information for Ms Nusrat Ghani
tabling member	1493 label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker

709120

registered interest
date	07/03/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Taxis: Wheelchairs
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they will take to prevent discrimination against disabled people by the operators of taxi services who do not offer taxis accessible by wheelchair users.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL5877
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2017 answer text <p>It is essential that taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) services meet the needs of people wishing to use them.</p><p> </p><p>Licensing authorities have the powers required to determine the composition of their taxi and PHV fleets and we encourage them to use these to ensure both services are accessible to a range of passengers, including those who use wheelchairs.</p><p> </p><p>Under the Equality Act 2010 taxi and PHV operators already need to make reasonable adjustments to enable disabled people to access their services; and from the 6<sup>th</sup> April drivers of vehicles designated as wheelchair accessible will be required to provide passengers in wheelchairs with assistance and to refrain from charging them extra.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/03/2017 12:22:04 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

688272

registered interest
date	09/02/2017
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Taxis: Wheelchairs
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to increase the provision of wheelchair accessible taxis and private hire vehicles in non-metropolitan and rural areas.
tabling member printed	Baroness Thomas of Winchester
uin	HL5409
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/02/2017 answer text <p>Local licensing authorities are best placed to understand the needs of local residents, and they already have powers to determine the composition of their taxi and private hire vehicle fleets. We encourage them to ensure that the vehicles available reflect the needs of all passengers, including those who use wheelchairs.</p><p> </p><p>Our upcoming consultation on revised best practice guidance for licensing authorities will include proposals for strengthened recommendations on supporting an inclusive taxi and private hire vehicle service.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 22/02/2017 11:39:08 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	3785 label Biography information for Baroness Thomas of Winchester