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<p>The responsibility for taxi accessibility policy in Northern Ireland is devolved
to the Northern Ireland Executive. We recognise that the provision of wheelchair accessible
vehicles (WAVs) in taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) fleets in England, however,
varies considerably between areas, and that in some it may be inadequate to satisfy
demand from wheelchair users. We also recognise that WAVs are difficult for some people
to use and may not provide a universally accessible solution. In November we published
best practice guidance for local licensing authorities in England, recommending they
licence a mixed fleet of vehicles, whilst ensuring that WAV provision is sufficient
to meet demand. We also propose to publish a Call for Evidence, seeking to understand
the barriers that disabled taxi and PHV users face and options for addressing them.</p><p><strong>
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