This bill strengthens protections for disabled people using taxis and private hire vehicles by expanding duties on drivers to assist all disabled passengers, not just wheelchair users, and requiring councils to maintain lists of accessible vehicles.
A Bill to make provision relating to the carrying of disabled persons by taxis and private hire vehicles.
Status: Act of Parliament
Current House: Unassigned
Stage: Royal Assent
Sponsored by: Jeremy Wright, Lord McLoughlin
Introduced: 2021-06-16
Royal Assent: 2022-04-28