News and communications

New laws to protect disabled people in England, Scotland and Wales when travelling in taxis and PHVs.

• Updated: 1 July 2022

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.

• Updated: 29 March 2022

New strategy will improve accessibility across all types of travel for people with visible and less visible disabilities.

• Updated: 25 July 2018

Law change makes it illegal for taxi drivers to discriminate against wheelchair users.

• Updated: 6 April 2017

From 6 April 2017 it will be illegal for taxi drivers to discriminate against wheelchair users.

• Updated: 7 February 2017

Discusses how we can support passengers, taxis and private hire vehicles through appropriate local regulation and the Equalities Act.

• Updated: 17 November 2010

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

We have published guidance notes about the sections of the Equality Act 2010 which relate to taxis and private hire vehicles.

• Updated: 15 September 2010

First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government