The Equality Act 2010 (Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles) (Passengers in Wheelchairs – Notices of Exemption) Regulations 2017

Section 165 of the Equality Act 2010 (“the Act”) imposes duties on the drivers of designated taxis and designated private hire vehicles in relation to the carrying of passengers in wheelchairs (a vehicle is “designated” if it appears on a list maintained by a licensing authority under section 167 of the Act). Section 166 of the Act provides that drivers may be exempted from the duties imposed by section 165 on medical grounds (or other grounds linked to the driver’s physical condition).