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That this House, mindful that 2003 is European Union Year of the Disabled, notes London is rightly proud that it is the only city in the world with a fully wheelchair accessible fleet of Hackney carriages (taxis); further notes that the vehicles built by Coventry-based purpose-built taxi manufacturers, London Taxis International, and Tamworth-based Metrocab, strive to offer access for all with features fitted as standard, such as an integral fold-out wheelchair ramp, a step and swivel seat for the semi-ambulant, induction loops for the hard of hearing, colour contrasted grab handles and puddle lights to aid the partially sighted, light touch door handles and thick grab handles for the arthritic and a child seat built into the arm rest for parents; also notes the indispensable 25 foot turning, used on average four times an hour by drivers in London's narrow streets, ensures a safe pick and drop off for all; further notes that swing doors are easier and safer than sliding doors for passengers to use and that side loading of wheelchairs is safer and more dignified than rear loading used in some converted van taxis licensed outside London; and believes that with congestion charging coming into force from 17th February and Transport for London licensing private hire for the first time, the public's ability to be able instantly to recognise a wheelchair accessible taxi is more important than ever.
That this House, mindful that 2003 is European Union Year of the Disabled, notes London is rightly proud that it is the only city in the world with a fully wheelchair accessible fleet of Hackney carriages (taxis); further notes that the vehicles built by Coventry-based purpose-built taxi manufacturers, London Taxis...
That this House recognises the work of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association in drawing attention to the difficulties faced by guide dog owners when taxi and minicab drivers refuse to carry a guide dog; welcomes the proposals for implementing section 37 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, which will place a duty on licensed taxi drivers to carry guide dogs without charge; notes that this will still leave guide dog owners who have to rely on minicabs open to discrimination; and urges the Government to encourage local authorities when licensing minicabs in their areas to include within their licensing laws a requirement that guide dogs should be carried free of charge unless the driver has a proven medical condition which would preclude such action, and in London to include such a requirement when implementing the Private Hire Vehicle (London) Act 1998.
That this House recognises the work of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association in drawing attention to the difficulties faced by guide dog owners when taxi and minicab drivers refuse to carry a guide dog; welcomes the proposals for implementing section 37 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, which...
That this House notes that licensed taxis play a vital role in the public transport network by providing a link between transport interchanges and the passenger's final destination; welcomes the fact that already in London and some other metropolitan districts all licensed taxis are wheelchair accessible and that, in due course, in the rest of the country they will be required to be accessible under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995; is concerned that at present there is no statutory requirement that licensed taxis have access to railway stations' forecourts, and in some stations, such as Cambridge and Eastbourne, that licensed taxis have been excluded from forecourts; believes that all passengers, including the elderly and disabled, should have the opportunity to complete their journey in a licensed taxi that provides the passenger with the security of a regulated fare and complete accessibility; and calls upon the Government to take action to ensure that wheelchair users and other passengers have guaranteed access to a rank of licensed taxis at all railway station forecourts.
That this House notes that licensed taxis play a vital role in the public transport network by providing a link between transport interchanges and the passenger's final destination; welcomes the fact that already in London and some other metropolitan districts all licensed taxis are wheelchair accessible and that, in due...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, how many experiments the Highways Agency plans to undertake with (a) high-occupancy vehicle lanes, (b) bus and taxi lanes and (c) no-car lanes.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, how many experiments the Highways Agency plans to undertake with (a) high-occupancy vehicle lanes, (b) bus and taxi lanes and (c) no-car lanes.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will make a statement on progress in improving accessibility to public transport for people with disabilities in London. - Includes figures and ref to Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will make a statement on progress in improving accessibility to public transport for people with disabilities in London. - Includes figures and ref to Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, pursuant to his Answer of 18th January, Official Report, column 304, on private hire vehicles, what progress has been made in respect of restoring the position which existed prior to the decision in the case in the...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, pursuant to his Answer of 18th January, Official Report, column 304, on private hire vehicles, what progress has been made in respect of restoring the position which existed prior to the decision in the case in the...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will alter the rate of the charge tariff for licensed London taxis for the period of the millennium public holiday.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will alter the rate of the charge tariff for licensed London taxis for the period of the millennium public holiday.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what plans he has to transfer responsibility for Taxicard to Transport for London; what powers he has to transfer responsibility for Taxicard from London boroughs to the Greater London Authority. - Inc ref to 'A Mayor and...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what plans he has to transfer responsibility for Taxicard to Transport for London; what powers he has to transfer responsibility for Taxicard from London boroughs to the Greater London Authority. - Inc ref to 'A Mayor and...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what steps he is taking to persuade Plymouth City Council to adopt the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 in its regulation of Plymouth-based private-hire vehicles; what discussions his officials have had with Plymouth City Council officers...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what steps he is taking to persuade Plymouth City Council to adopt the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 in its regulation of Plymouth-based private-hire vehicles; what discussions his officials have had with Plymouth City Council officers...
Statement on when he expects to issue the consultation paper on the proposed rules for London minicab operators in accordance with the implementation of the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998. - Including ref to Consultation paper on operator licensing.
Statement on when he expects to issue the consultation paper on the proposed rules for London minicab operators in accordance with the implementation of the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998. - Including ref to Consultation paper on operator licensing.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what estimate he has made of the volume of road traffic which is accounted for by journeys to and from places of work. - Including figures. (Holding answer 5 May 1999).
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what estimate he has made of the volume of road traffic which is accounted for by journeys to and from places of work. - Including figures. (Holding answer 5 May 1999).
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what plans he has to provide taxi ranks at the Millennium Dome site.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what plans he has to provide taxi ranks at the Millennium Dome site.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what assessment he has made of the level of usage of taxi ranks within the Metropolitan Police district by taxis. - Including figures.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what assessment he has made of the level of usage of taxi ranks within the Metropolitan Police district by taxis. - Including figures.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will list (a) the number of licensed taxis entitled to ply for hire in (i) each of the current suburban sectors and (ii) each of the revised surburban sectors proposed by the Carriage Office and...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will list (a) the number of licensed taxis entitled to ply for hire in (i) each of the current suburban sectors and (ii) each of the revised surburban sectors proposed by the Carriage Office and...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will make a statement about London taxi fares. - Inc figs.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, if he will make a statement about London taxi fares. - Inc figs.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what discussions have been held between his Department and local authority licensing departments on the licensing of vehicles for private hire where the construction of the vehicle allows for the potential carriage of more than eight passengers;...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what discussions have been held between his Department and local authority licensing departments on the licensing of vehicles for private hire where the construction of the vehicle allows for the potential carriage of more than eight passengers;...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he expects the consultation document on the implementation of the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998 to be published. - we intend shortly to publish jointly with the Public Carriage Office, a consultation document on the...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, when he expects the consultation document on the implementation of the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998 to be published. - we intend shortly to publish jointly with the Public Carriage Office, a consultation document on the...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what estimate he has made of the number of taxi cabs that will be affected within each suburban licensing sector by the realignment of the Metropolitan Police District. - Inc figs. (Holding answer 15 March 1999).
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what estimate he has made of the number of taxi cabs that will be affected within each suburban licensing sector by the realignment of the Metropolitan Police District. - Inc figs. (Holding answer 15 March 1999).
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, pursuant to his Answer of 9th March, Official Report, column 164, concerning black cabs, if a taxi licensed by the Public Carriage Office will be permitted also to be licensed by another licensing authority to ply for...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, pursuant to his Answer of 9th March, Official Report, column 164, concerning black cabs, if a taxi licensed by the Public Carriage Office will be permitted also to be licensed by another licensing authority to ply for...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what representations he has received concerning the impact of the Greater London Authority Bill's provisions for realigning the Metropolitan Police District with the Greater London administrative boundary on taxi cabs licensed to operate in outer London.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what representations he has received concerning the impact of the Greater London Authority Bill's provisions for realigning the Metropolitan Police District with the Greater London administrative boundary on taxi cabs licensed to operate in outer London.