Long-awaited new laws that ban taxis and private hire vehicles from discriminating against wheelchair-users may not provide as much protection as had been hoped when they come into force today, a disabled campaigner has revealed. The laws mean that taxi and […]
Department for transport
Industry and government fight over blame for damage to ‘turn up and go’ rail rights
Campaigners warn minister of ‘unlawful failure’ to ensure accessible train service
Government agrees to review ‘discriminatory’ blue badge guidance
Bus companies ‘using loopholes’ to evade access laws
Rise in disabled train passenger numbers sparks call for ‘turn up and go’ system
‘Discriminatory’ PIP guidance means thousands could lose blue badges
Rail access improvements set for delays… along with nearly £50 million funding
Network Rail is ‘leading industry on access by following Olympic path’
Blue badge delays are ‘national scandal’
Delays to the renewal of blue parking badges across the country – following government reforms – are a “national problem, scandal and injustice”, according to a retired Paralympian and campaigner. Steve Varden – now a musician and actor and chair of […]