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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Richardson | Richardson’s Taxis | 07957 275348 | Peugeot E7 | Hackney 259 | 1 standard wheelchair – no weight limit |
| Michael Momot | Michael’s Cab Services | 07754 846612 | Vauxhall Vivaro | Hackney 307 | 1 Electric or standard wheelchair – no weight limit |
| Ian Wilmott | Warton Village Taxi’s | 01772 333111 | Nissan NV200 Peugeot Teepee | Hackney 918 Hackney 920 | 1 standard wheelchair 1 standard wheelchair |
| Stephen Riches & Stephen Floweth | Independent | 07932 338391 | London Black Taxi | Hackney 906 | 1 standard wheelchair |
| Grant Laver | Independent | Ford Procab | Hackney 914 | 1 standard wheelchair | |
| Gavin Booth | JTH Taxis | 07934 690455 | Ford Tourneo | Hackney 921 | 1 standard wheelchair |
| Phil Bennett | Fylde Coast Transport | 07889066464 | VW Caddy | Hackney 919 | 1 mobility scooter (user must sit on a passenger seat) or 1 standard or electric |
| Refused | Independent | London Black Taxi | Hackney 24 | ||
| Refused | Independent | Mercedes Vito | Hackney 176 |
