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What can Licensing Authorities do regarding the number of private hire vehicles they license?
What can Licensing Authorities do regarding the number of private hire vehicles they license?
Under what circumstances can Hackney Carriages be limited?
Under what circumstances can Hackney Carriages be limited?
What is the policy of many local Licensing Authorities regarding quantitative restrictions for Hackney Carriages?
What is the policy of many local Licensing Authorities regarding quantitative restrictions for Hackney Carriages?
Has the Council set a limit on the number of Hackney Carriages it licenses?
Has the Council set a limit on the number of Hackney Carriages it licenses?
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What is the Council committed to regarding accessibility for disabled residents?
What is the Council committed to regarding accessibility for disabled residents?
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Why is accessibility for disabled people an important consideration for public transportation?
Why is accessibility for disabled people an important consideration for public transportation?
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What is the requirement for Hackney Carriages regarding wheelchair accessibility?
What is the requirement for Hackney Carriages regarding wheelchair accessibility?
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Study Notes
- Licensing Authorities cannot limit the number of private hire vehicles they license.
- Hackney Carriages may be limited if there is no significant demand for their services.
- Many local Licensing Authorities do not impose quantitative restrictions for Hackney Carriages.
- The Council has not set a limit on the number of Hackney Carriages it licenses.
- The Council is committed to ensuring accessibility for disabled residents.
- Accessibility for disabled people is an important consideration for public transportation.
- Hackney Carriages must be fully wheelchair accessible.
- The Disability Discrimination Act 2005 imposes duties on taxi drivers to not discriminate against disabled people.
- The Equality Act 2010 places duties on drivers of designated wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- The duties include carrying the passenger in the wheelchair and ensuring their safety and comfort.
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Test your knowledge on the regulations surrounding the licensing and accessibility of taxis and private hire vehicles with this informative quiz. From quantitative restrictions to wheelchair accessibility requirements, this quiz covers it all. Gain a better understanding of the legal obligations for taxi drivers and licensing authorities, particularly in relation to disabled passengers. Sharpen your understanding of these important issues and take steps towards making public transportation more accessible for all.