Taxis
Commons · Question 20474 · Tabled 16 Dec 2024 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Question
Asked by 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
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 19 Dec 2024
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...