Policy papers and consultations

Seeking views on the update to best practice guidance to be issued to taxi and private hire vehicle licensing authorities in England.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 17 November 2023

• Taxi and private hire vehicle: best practice guidance to assist licensing authorities

  Foreword Taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs) play a critical role in…

Seeks views on the content that could be included in a mobility as a service (MaaS) code of practice.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 30 August 2023

Call for evidence to review bus and coach accessibility regulations.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 12 June 2023

• Review of the Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations 2000

  Ministerial foreword We have always been at the forefront of transport…

Invites feedback on the Bus Services Act 2017 and accessible information policy proposals.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 30 March 2023

The government’s response to the findings from the national evaluation of the e-scooter trials in England.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 15 December 2022

Detailed analysis on the costs and benefits to industry of exemptions from accessibility regulations, and consideration for the public sector equality duty.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 26 April 2022

The government's plans to make our transport system more inclusive and better for disabled people.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 3 November 2020

Proposal for an exemption for all London Underground Limited trains regarding the period of time an audio-visual warnings is given for before passenger door closure.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 30 August 2019

This brief clarifies that HMRC's policy on the scope of the VAT zero rate for transport services has not changed.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Updated: 14 June 2019

Proposals to extend Blue Badge eligibility to people with non-physical conditions.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 29 July 2018

Outcome to the Department for Transport's consultation on proposals to extend Blue Badge eligibility to people with non-physical conditions.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 29 July 2018

Seeks views on a draft accessibility action plan which sets out proposals to improve the travel experience for disabled people.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 25 July 2018

Consultation about what successor arrangements should be put in place if Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) is abolished.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 12 June 2013

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

Consultation about the effect changes to welfare reform will have on eligibility for a disabled person's parking permit, or Blue Badge.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 25 January 2013

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

Post legislative assessment memorandum of the Concessionary Bus Travel Act 2007.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 16 July 2012

Seeks views on amending Blue Badge parking concession so local authorities are not required to allow holders to park when a ban is in place.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 28 June 2011

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

Sets out our response to the Transport Select Committee's ninth report of session 2009 to 2010 on mobility scooters.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 14 July 2010

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

Seeks views on government proposals for improving the Blue Badge scheme.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 22 March 2010

First published during the 2005 to 2010 Labour government

Seeking views on proposed changes to the legislation covering powered mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 3 March 2010

First published during the 2005 to 2010 Labour government