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Written question asked by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour) on Monday, 16 November 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 November 2020 (named day). It was answered by Chris Heaton-Harris (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 November 2020 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Railway Stations: Taxis

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 2 November 2020 to Question 107101 on Railway Stations: Taxis, whether his Department has had discussions with (a) train operating companies or (b) Network rail on refunds or price reductions for taxi permits issued at railway stations.

Answer

The Department has had no discussions with Network Rail regarding refunds or price reductions for taxi permits. Whilst the Department has not had discussions with train operating companies on specific proposals for refunds or price reductions, several have raised potential financial support to taxi drivers accessing railway stations at this time. The Department is considering its policy in this area.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
115778
Session
2019-21
Related items
Railway Stations: Taxis
Monday, 2 November 2020
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Concessions Railway stations Taxis Repayments
Link
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