Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 84561
Driverless Vehicles: Disability
Tabled: 22 October 2025
Answered: 27 October 2025
Named DayQuestion
Sarah Coombes
Labour — West Bromwich
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with manufacturers on helping to ensure that (a) disabled people and (b) people with accessibility needs are served adequately by automated vehicles.
Answer
Simon LightwoodMinisters and officials regularly engage with the self-driving vehicle industry to understand opportunities and emerging best practice in respect of accessibility. For example, Waymo, a leading autonomous ride-hailing company and a member of the Departmen...
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