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The rollout of new charging points for electric vehicles is stripping vital pavement space away from pedestrians and wheelchair-users, two campaigning organisations have warned the government. They also warn that almost none of the electric vehicle charging points (EVCPs) being installed […]
By Tom McDonough A disabled people’s motoring organisation has warned its future is at risk, even as it has been celebrating its 100th anniversary. Disabled Motoring UK (DMUK) is set for a “crucial” board meeting on 23 February where trustees will […]
The Department for Transport (DfT) spent more than half a million pounds funding a fleet of on-demand electric vans, even though none of the vehicles were accessible to wheelchair-users. The DfT funding helped ViaVan – a joint venture between car giant […]
Campaigners have welcomed the decision to install what is believed to be the country’s first accessible parking bay for disabled people who need to recharge their electric vehicles. Only holders of blue parking badges who also need to recharge their electric […]