tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2022-07-01T11:57:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/most-significant-change-to-taxi-and-private-hire-vehicle-accessibility-legislation-in-12-years 2022-07-01T11:57:00+01:00 Most significant change to taxi and private hire vehicle accessibility legislation in 12 years New laws to protect disabled people in England, Scotland and Wales when travelling in taxis and PHVs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/25-million-package-announced-to-help-disabled-people-travel-more-confidently 2022-03-29T00:15:01+01:00 £2.5 million package announced to help disabled people travel more confidently Funding package to roll out a mobility service to help people unable to drive access alternative forms of transport, and to improve accessibility of ferry services. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/next-steps-towards-a-fully-inclusive-transport-network 2018-07-25T00:15:00+01:00 Next steps towards a fully inclusive transport network New strategy will improve accessibility across all types of travel for people with visible and less visible disabilities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/law-change-provides-equal-treatment-for-disabled-taxi-users 2017-04-06T11:28:28+01:00 Law change provides equal treatment for disabled taxi users Law change makes it illegal for taxi drivers to discriminate against wheelchair users. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/law-change-demands-equal-treatment-for-disabled-taxi-users 2017-02-07T00:15:00+00:00 Law change demands equal treatment for disabled taxi users From 6 April 2017 it will be illegal for taxi drivers to discriminate against wheelchair users. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/national-taxi-association 2010-11-17T00:00:00+00:00 National Taxi Association Discusses how we can support passengers, taxis and private hire vehicles through appropriate local regulation and the Equalities Act. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/equality-act-2010-guidance-notes-on-taxis-and-private-hire-vehicles 2010-09-15T01:00:00+01:00 Equality Act 2010: guidance notes on taxis and private hire vehicles We have published guidance notes about the sections of the Equality Act 2010 which relate to taxis and private hire vehicles.