The UK Government has again confirmed a draft Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Bill will include measures aimed at improving access for disabled passengers.
Highways News / Institute of Licensing coverage of Transport Minister Simon Lightwood’s written answer says the draft will go for pre-legislative scrutiny while ministers still shape wider regulatory reform. Taxis and PHVs are flagged as vital where rural and coastal public transport is thin. Existing law already bans extra charges for disability assistance, but availability and consistency remain concerns. Detailed clauses are not yet published.