Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
308. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport the steps that he is taking to ensure that there are regular inspections covering the operation of wheelchair accessible taxis and their operation, including the capacity of the driver to assist wheelchair users in accessing the vehicle. [44318/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra309. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport his views on increasing the fines for taxi drivers with wheelchair accessible taxis who refuse, without just reason, to transport wheelchair users in their vehicle. [44319/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra310. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport his views on establishing a national wheelchair accessible taxi company with a special app for wheelchair customers only. [44320/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 308 to 310, inclusive, together.
The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including SPSV licensing, as well as matters of enforcement and compliance in the SPSV sector, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 and 2016.
Accordingly, I have referred your questions to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.
