Reading the bill’s publication files and writing a plain-English Green Book note…
Reading the bill’s publication files and writing a plain-English Green Book note…
Proposal 2912
A Bill to make provision relating to the carrying of disabled persons by taxis and private hire vehicles.
Appraisal prepared just now from the official papers. Next scheduled update after the next sitting or within about 24 hours.
Sponsor: Jeremy Wright, Conservative
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In plain English
The Bill would address this by creating a new duty (s164A) to ensure that drivers of taxis and PHVs do not refuse carriage to a disabled person who could reasonably travel in that vehicle, at no extra charge, and make every effort to ensure the disabled passenger feels comfortable and safe while travelling, amongst other related duties.
The papers we read for this bill do not say who would be affected if it became law.
The Bill would address this by creating a new duty (s164A) to ensure that drivers of taxis and PHVs do not refuse carriage to a disabled person who could reasonably travel in that vehicle, at no extra charge, and make every effort to ensure the disabled passenger feels comfortable and safe while travelling, amongst other related duties. To address this, the Bill would require LLAs to maintain and publish such a list.
Same bill, simpler words — a deeper read without the jargon.
Imagine the country is making a new rule. This one is about: The Bill would address this by creating a new duty (s164A) to ensure that drivers of taxis and PHVs do not refuse carriage to a disabled person who could reasonably travel in that vehicle, at no extra charge, and make every effort to ensure the disabled passenger feels comfortable and safe while travelling, amongst other related duties.. The people who would notice most are: we are still checking who that would be. If it became a real law, the everyday change would be: The Bill would address this by creating a new duty (s164A) to ensure that drivers of taxis and PHVs do not refuse carriage to a disabled person who could reasonably travel in that vehicle, at no extra charge, and make every effort to ensure the disabled passenger feels comfortable and safe while travelling, amongst other related duties. To address this, the Bill would require LLAs to maintain and publish such a list..
Green Book 2026 · 5 Case Model
The Bill would address this by creating a new duty (s164A) to ensure that drivers of taxis and PHVs do not refuse carriage to a disabled person who could reasonably travel in that vehicle, at no extra charge, and make every effort to ensure the disabled passenger feels comfortable and safe while travelling, amongst other related duties.
It is currently at Royal Assent in the Unassigned, sponsored by Jeremy Wright, Conservative.
Accountability · outcome beside Green Book evidence
Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Act 2022 became law. The official papers we read covered some Green Book cases well and left gaps in others. For accountability, the outcome sits beside a mixed evidence trail — worth reading the case notes below.
Strategic: The Bill would address this by creating a new duty (s164A) to ensure that drivers of taxis and PHVs do not refuse carriage to a disabled person who could reasonably travel in that vehicle, at no extra charge, and make every effort to ensure the disabled passenger feels comfortable and safe while travelling, amongst other related duties.
Economic: Should the driver of a taxi or PHV refuse to carry a wheelchair or mobility aid, an offence would be committed that is punishable by a level 3 fine of up to £1,000 – consistent with penalties for existing offences in this part of the Equality Act 2010 – and the driver would need to prove that their refusal was reasonable using the defences provided for in the Bill as follows. The driver may not introduce additional charges for providing this assistance, and failure to comply is an offence punishable by a level 3 fine of up to £1,000.
Commercial: Gap — The papers we read for this bill do not say how this would be bought, contracted or put in place.
Financial: Gap — The papers we read for this bill do not say who would pay for it, or where the money would come from.
Management: In line with the existing s165, the new duty at s164A would not require drivers to carry more than one wheelchair on any one journey, unless their vehicle falls under a description prescribed by the Secretary of State using the delegated power provided for in the Bill. (8) This section does not require the driver— (a) unless the vehicle is of a description prescribed by the Secretary of State, to carry more than one wheelchair on any one journey; (b) to carry a person in circumstances in which it would otherwise be lawful for the driver to refuse to carry the person.
This is an accountability reading, not a recommendation and not a score. It does not say whether Parliament should have passed or rejected the bill. It only sets the actual parliamentary outcome beside how complete the Green Book five-case evidence was in the official papers.
These UK Acts sit in a similar policy space and are already law. Pairing uses this proposal’s official papers (and the plain-English note themes). It is not a verdict that the proposal is redundant or unnecessary.
UK Act · Royal Assent · 2022-04-19
Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Act 2022
Same policy area (“Transport”) with overlapping title wording. Matched using wording from this bill’s official papersAlready law — useful context when asking whether this bill adds something new or mainly revisits covered ground.
UK Act · Royal Assent · 2022-05-05
Motor Vehicles (Compulsory Insurance) Act 2022
Same policy area (“Transport”) with overlapping title wording. Matched using wording from this bill’s official papersAlready law — useful context when asking whether this bill adds something new or mainly revisits covered ground.
UK Act · Royal Assent · 2024-09-19
Automated Vehicles Act 2024
Same policy area (“Transport”) with overlapping title wording. Matched using wording from this bill’s official papersAlready law — useful context when asking whether this bill adds something new or mainly revisits covered ground.
UK Act · Royal Assent · 2018-07-20
Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018
Same policy area (“Transport”) with overlapping title wording. Matched using wording from this bill’s official papersAlready law — useful context when asking whether this bill adds something new or mainly revisits covered ground.
UK Act · Royal Assent · 2018-05-16
Laser Misuse (Vehicles) Act 2018
Same policy area (“Transport”) with overlapping title wording. Matched using wording from this bill’s official papersAlready law — useful context when asking whether this bill adds something new or mainly revisits covered ground.