A Bill to make the completion of disability equality training a requirement for the licensing of taxi and private hire vehicle drivers in England and Wales; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
2 December 2016
Taxi and private hire vehicle drivers in England and Wales would have to complete disability equality training to obtain or renew their licences. The aim is to improve accessibility and how disabled customers are treated when using taxis or private hire services.
The bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the Commons, placing it in the early stages of passage and set to move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny if it passes the second reading.
Generated 21 February 2026
The Bill was not moved for debate on 25 November 2016. The order to read the Bill a second time lapsed. There is no indication when the Bill will progress further.
The Bill had its first reading on 29 June 2016 through the Ballot procedure
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsor Andrew Gwynne.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
