They argue that it is only possible to travel sideways in an traditional black cab and this is done without wheelchair restraints or seatbelts creating a substantial risk for disabled users.

They argue that it is only possible to travel sideways in an traditional black cab and this is done without wheelchair restraints or seatbelts creating a substantial risk for disabled users.

They also allege refusing the application would be a breach of the council’s duties under the Disability Discrimination Act to make “reasonable adjustments” to its policies and practices, so as to enable disabled people to lead a full life in the community on equal terms.

Knowsley Wheelchair User Group will make its representations to the council committee in person tonight.

However, a risk assessment by borough solicitor Beryl Heath that will be put before members at the meeting in Huyton, points out this is not clear-cut.

The report said: “To move away from the council’s existing policy could potentially reduce the standard of hackney carriages achieved using the conditions of fitness as the benchmark.”

Billy Ellery, chairman of the Hackney Carriage Badge Holders Association, has also expressed the association’s concern regarding the possible relaxation or removal of conditions of fitness for cabs.

But, the report admits: “It is clear that the E7 is working and working well as a hackney in many areas of the country.”

Refusing the application could lead to expensive legal repercussions.

All other Merseyside authorities apart from Liverpool have granted licences to the E7 cab.

all well and good JD...but what about the ambient disabled and pensioners who find it difficult to get into both E7's and TX's?

Suley provision should be made to enable the majority of people to use taxis and not the minority.

CC

The report said: “To move away from the council’s existing policy could potentially reduce the standard of hackney carriages achieved using the conditions of fitness as the benchmark.”

The conditions of fitness that are out of date due to the DDA.
Could someone email the council with the DDA report that says that saloons must be licenced as well so that all disabled can be catered for that would put the cat amongst the pigeons

You seem to have a passionate dislike for a vehicle you dont own

CC

I have a passionate dislike for limiting choice based on a turning circle. I think there are many others with the same opinion.

Regards

JD

True....my Skoda is pretty cool...wouldnt want to drive one of those expensive wheelchair jobbies now.....dont have to get out of the cab half the time

CC

Which report is that?

CC

Council policies vary throughout the country, there are only 19 councils that stipulate the COF so that speaks for itself. After tonight there will hopefully be 18.

Are you sugesting every council in the country adopts the COF?

Regards

JD

The report said: “To move away from the council’s existing policy could potentially reduce the standard of hackney carriages achieved using the conditions of fitness as the benchmark.”

This one http://www.iru.org/index/cms-filesystem ... ry2007.pdf