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Wheelchair-users could face further delays on long-awaited taxi access laws
Long-awaited new laws that ban taxis and private hire vehicles from discriminating against wheelchair-users may not provide as much protection as had been hoped when they come into force today,…
Disabled fans divided over Manchester United’s overdue access improvements
Long-overdue plans to improve access at the country's biggest football club have divided its disabled supporters. Although the official disabled supporters' association at Manchester United has welcomed the plans, which…
Police force pledges to investigate bus drivers who ignore access laws
A police force has confirmed that it is willing to launch criminal investigations into bus drivers who refuse to allow wheelchair-users onto their vehicles without a good reason. West Yorkshire…
BBC board role is chance to push broadcaster on jobs, says Tanni
A disabled peer is hoping to use her appointment to the BBC's new board of directors to persuade the broadcaster to employ more disabled people. Baroness [Tanni] Grey-Thompson is one…
Ministers face twin attack over bus accessibility failures
Two leading disabled campaigners have criticised ministers for failing to agree key measures that would improve the accessibility of bus services. The crossbench peer Baroness [Jane] Campbell and activist Doug…
Campaign hopes to force improvements to ‘disgraceful’ access to rail travel
A new user-led campaign is calling on the government to address the "disgraceful" and "unacceptable" treatment experienced by disabled rail passengers. Transport for All (TfA) has issued a series of…
Peer pressure sees minister finally announce date for taxi access laws
From 6 April, taxi and private hire vehicle drivers will face a fine of up to £1,000 if they refuse to accept wheelchair-users, try to charge them extra, or fail…
First Bus response to Supreme Court ruling ‘treats disabled people with contempt’
A bus company forced to change its policies after a ground-breaking Supreme Court access case has been accused of treating disabled peple and the legal system with contempt, after it…
Equality watchdog puts 18 questions on access to every Premier League club
The equality watchdog has asked every Premier League football club to explain how they are complying with their legal duties to provide reasonable adjustments for disabled supporters under the Equality…
‘We must keep banging the drum,’ says bus campaigner after five-year fight for justice
The disabled activist who yesterday won a ground-breaking legal victory that protects the rights of wheelchair-users to travel on buses has said he does not regret the five years he…
