Rules changed are proposed due to a significant drop-off in the number of wheelchair-accessible vehicles, with stakeholders set to get their say next month.
Drivers and people with disabilities will get their say on plans to make all new applicants for taxi and private hire licences provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles before a final decision is made.
READ MORE: Lanarkshire couple's baby joy and marriage proposal after daughter died in her mummy's arms East Renfrewshire Council carried out consultation between December and May, and has proposed all new applicants provide wheelchair-accessible vehicles, but there is no fee for these initial applications.
“I’m also conscious that the committee has not heard directly from the individuals concerned, both on the disability side of the equation and on the trade side of the equation.” There are now “only four such vehicles” licensed, out of 429 licensed taxis and private hire cars in the area.
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