Written question WQ100929

Welsh Government officials regularly engage with local authority licensing managers and the Welsh Local Government Association on taxi and private hire vehicle policy, including through pan-Wales licensing forums.

Taxi and private hire vehicle licensing is a matter for local authorities. In carrying out their licensing functions, local authorities are required under the Public Sector Equality Duty to have due regard to the need to eliminate conduct prohibited by the Equality Act 2010 and the need to advance equality of opportunities for disabled people.

To support local authorities, the Welsh Government published guidance to promote greater consistency in taxi and private hire vehicle licensing across Wales. This includes accessibility and equality training resources co-produced with disabled passengers with lived experiences, to help the trade better understand and meet the needs of passengers, including wheelchair users.