Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 20474

Taxis

Tabled: 16 December 2024

Answered: 19 December 2024

Question

Mr Louie French

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of recent trends in the level of black cab numbers on (a) the elderly and (b) people with visual impairments or mobility issues.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

The Government understands the importance of accessible taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) in supporting older and disabled people to live independent lives. All taxis in London and several other large cities in England are wheelchair accessible and w...

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