Commentary on Sections Part 12: Disabled Persons: Transport Chapter 1: Taxis, etc. Background
529.This section replicates similar provisions in section 33 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
530.Franchise agreements exist between operators of transport facilities (premises which form part of railway stations, airports, ports and bus stations) and operators of private hire cars, in order to provide services to members of the public so that they can travel from, for example, the mainline station to their destination. This section allows requirements to be placed on vehicles used under a franchise agreement and their drivers to ensure accessibility for disabled people.