Most councils in the U.K have compulsory disability awareness training, but Yellow Walsall Taxis have pushed the bounders of what is exacted of their drivers, all yellow cars drivers are expected to complete in house disability awareness programme after their initial four week driver training has been completed. The course content has been broken down below so it gives readers a bit understanding of what they can expect from taxis and private hire drivers not only in Walsall but country wide. Part 1 of the Disability Discrimination Act defines disability as a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial long-term adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day to day activities. A definition of impairment and disability by some disability groups emphasises the loss of opportunities due to social and environmental barriers. Impairment is an injury, illness or congenital condition that can cause or is likely to cause a loss of difference in physiological (body) or psychological, mental and emotional) function.

Disability can be seen as the loss or limitation of opportunities to take part in society on an equal level with other people due to social and environmental barriers.

The disability discrimination act 1995 introduced new laws to end the discrimination that many disabled people face. The Act gives disabled people new rights of access to goods, facilities and services. The act is split into 5 parts, two parts directly affect transport providers in their provision of their services and these are:

Code of Practice of Rights regarding Access to Services and Premises (element 3, this handles responsibilities in connection with the supply of transportation infrastructure services.

Code of Practice on Provision and Use of Transport Vehicles (supplementary to the Part 3 code), this covers duties in relation to the provision and use of transport vehicles.

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It is unlawful for transport providers to refuse service to a disabled person, offer a lower standard of service or provide a service on worse terms to a disabled person for a reason related to his or her disability, e.g. making an additional charge.

How to avoid rogue drivers.

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Travelling by taxi cab can throw some unwanted surprises the article below will gives tips on how to avoid rogue taxi cab drivers.

If uncertain about the taxi cab or the driver question a cab marshal on site, these may be found situated on Bradford Road and Bridge Street. It is good practice to always have a friend accompany you when traveling so if you can arrange beforehand. Confirm the taxi price first or make sure the vehicle features a working multi meter. Never jump in to a private hire car expect if it is arranged beforehand. For added basic safety, make sure you text one of your friends/family the taxi cab / private hire plate number, if there is any problem you have a log of the driver/ vehicle that you used.

Walsall taxi firms cannot refuse to pick you up just because you’re going a short journey. If this occurs take down the taxi plate/ priavte number and phone licensing on 01922 653 581. Yellow Cars specialise in short hops you can find them at Taxis or you can call them on 01922 64 64 64.

Travelling by bus can be an experience as the town only has two bus stations, the main bus station connects to major towns as Cannock, Birmingham, Tamworth it is located on Saint Pauls Square, it runs regular runs throughout the day, The second bus station is located on Bradford street and connects towns such as Willenhall, Darlaston, Bilston and Wolverhampton.

Walsall has three train stations, the main one is located on Station Street, and this connects passengers to Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Tamworth, two smaller train stations are located on Walstead Road (Bescot Train Station) and Tamebridge Road (Tamebridge Road East train station).

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