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<p>Assistance dogs play a vital role in helping their owners to travel independently,
confidently and in safety, and it is essential that they are granted access to public
transport services.</p><p> </p><p>Specific legislation and conditions of carriage
protect assistance dog owners travelling on transport modes, by air, sea, and on land,
and I urge authorities responsible for enforcing the rules to challenge discriminatory
behaviour effectively.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has committed in its Inclusive
Transport Strategy to raising public and transport staff awareness of the rights and
needs of disabled passengers, so that everyone, including those travelling with assistance
dogs, can reach their destination easily, confidently and at no additional cost.</p>
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