Following the introduction of the Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Act 2022 the Licensing Authority must maintain and publish a list of all licensed taxis and private hire vehicles which they designate as being wheelchair accessible. The 2022 Act aims to ensure that disabled people can use taxi and PHV services with confidence that they will not be discriminated against.
All taxi and PHV drivers and operators – regardless of whether the vehicle is wheelchair accessible – will be subject to duties under the Equality Act as detailed below.
Taxi & PHV drivers will be required to:
- Accept the carriage of ANY disabled person, provide them with reasonable mobility assistance, and carry their mobility aids, all without charging any more than they would for a non-disabled passenger.
- Provide any disabled passenger who requests it with assistance to identify the vehicle at no extra charge.
PHV operators will be required to:
- Accept bookings for on oh behalf of any disabled person, if they have a suitable vehicle available
The table below provides information relating to the vehicles which are licensed by Fylde Council and are classed as being wheelchair accessible.
| Name | Operator | Tel | Make & Model | Licence Number | Wheelchair Specification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Richardson | Richardson’s Taxi | 07957 275348 | Peugeot E7 | HV0259 | 1 Standard Wheelchair(no weight limit) |
| Micheal Momot | Michael’s Cab Service | 07754 846612 | Vauxhall Vivaro | HV0307 | 1 Electric or Standard Wheelchair(no weight limit) |
| Stephen Riches & Stephen Floweth | Independent | 07932 338391 or 07990 642155 | London Black Taxi | HV0906 | 1 Standard Wheelchair |
| Ian Wilmott | Warton Village Taxis | 01772 633111 | Ford Freedom Grand RS | HV0918 | 1 Mobility Scooter, Standard Wheelchair or Electric(no weight limit) |
| Phil Bennett | Fylde Coast Transport | 07889 066464 | Volkswagen Caddy | HV0919 | 1 Mobility Scooter, Standard Wheelchair or Electric (user must sit on a passenger seat) |
| Gavin Booth | JTH Taxis | 07934 690455 | Ford Tourneo | HV0921 | 1 Standard Wheelchair |
| Ian Wilmott | Warton Village Taxis | 01772 633111 | Volkswagen Caddy | HV0922 | 1 Mobility Scooter, Standard Wheelchair or Electric(no weight limit) |
| Ian Wilmott | Warton Village Taxis | 01772 633111 | Peugeot Teepee | HV0920 | 1 Standard Wheelchair |
| Philip Bennett & Ashley Bailey | Fylde Coast Transport | 01253 963452 | Peugeot Horizon | HV0923 | Rear loading ramp for 1 wheelchair forward facing, with wide flexibility for size and weight. |
| Ian Squire | Independent | 07817 111259 | Peugeot Horizon | HV0924 | Rear loading ramp for 1 wheelchair |
| Phil Bennett | Fylde Coast Transport | 07889 066464 | Volkswagen Caddy | HV0925 | Rear loading ramp for 1 wheelchair |
