tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) 2025-02-19T00:00:00+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-members-appointed-to-disabled-persons-transport-advisory-committee 2025-02-19T00:00:00+00:00 New members appointed to Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee DPTAC has an important role to play in our ambition to have an inclusive transport network allowing disabled people to travel easily and with dignity. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-calls-on-councils-to-make-taxis-and-private-hire-vehicles-more-accessible 2023-11-17T00:00:00+00:00 Government calls on councils to make taxis and private hire vehicles more accessible Updated best practice guidance puts more emphasis on making taxi and PHV services more accessible to disabled people. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-plans-to-boost-protections-for-airline-passengers 2023-06-27T00:15:10+01:00 New plans to boost protections for airline passengers Stronger enforcement powers for aviation regulator will lead to improved standards for all passengers on flights operating to and from the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/matthew-campbell-hill-appointed-as-chair-of-the-disabled-persons-transport-advisory-committee-dptac 2023-02-21T12:00:02+00:00 Matthew Campbell-Hill appointed as Chair of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) Team GB wheelchair fencer and tech regulation expert will advise government on the needs and rights of passengers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/thousands-with-hidden-disabilities-benefit-from-extended-blue-badge-scheme 2019-12-28T00:15:45+00:00 Thousands with hidden disabilities benefit from extended Blue Badge scheme New rules have widened Blue Badge eligibility criteria to help people with Parkinson’s, dementia, epilepsy and other 'invisible' disabilities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/rail-vehicle-accessibility-metro-systems 2019-12-19T12:36:00+00:00 Rail Vehicle Accessibility: Metro systems Baroness Vere of Norbiton’s letters to operators of metro systems in London, Glasgow and Newcastle on rail carriage accessibility. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-signals-commitment-to-improving-bus-access-for-wheelchair-users 2018-03-08T09:22:37+00:00 Government signals commitment to improving bus access for wheelchair users Government accepts expert legal recommendations aimed at ensuring that wheelchair users can access bus services. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/sir-bert-massie-tribute 2017-10-27T10:00:54+01:00 Sir Bert Massie tribute Tribute to the life and work of Sir Bert Massie from the Disabled Persons Transport and Advisory Committee. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/action-plan-to-improve-accessibility-in-transport-unveiled-by-the-government 2017-08-24T10:01:50+01:00 Action plan to improve accessibility in transport unveiled by the government Transport draft accessibility action plan launched for consultation. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-chair-to-advise-on-enhancing-access-to-transport-for-disabled-people 2014-11-06T11:53:37+00:00 New chair to advise on enhancing access to transport for disabled people Keith Richards replaces Dai Powell as chair of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/disabled-persons-transport-advisory-committee-dptac-recruitment 2014-07-31T16:24:10+01:00 Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) recruitment Seeking applications for the position of DPTAC Chair. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-appointments-for-the-disabled-persons-transport-advisory-committee 2014-04-03T15:10:00+01:00 New appointments for the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee New members join expert panel which advises on disability and transport. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-new-home-on-the-web-for-dptac 2013-11-20T08:00:00+00:00 The new home on the web for DPTAC 188ÌåÓý is the new place for information from the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/department-for-transport-weighs-ways-to-access-disability-advice 2012-06-14T00:00:00+01:00 Department for Transport weighs ways to access disability advice Announcement of a consultation outlining a number of options for securing future advice should the decision be taken to abolish DPTAC. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/public-bodies-bill-disabled-persons-transport-advisory-committee-dptac 2011-06-07T01:00:00+01:00 Public Bodies Bill: Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) Inviting views about what the arrangements should be put in place if DPTAC is abolished.