We have followed the debate about increasing the number of wheelchair accessible taxis in North Yorkshire and are aware how this compares with the situation in West Yorkshire. We are concerned that a significant number of people find it difficult to travel in North Yorkshire because they need a wheelchair and appropriate taxi. This difficulty leads to isolation as well as problems in accessing services most of us take for granted we can travel to.
Not all taxis are going to be wheelchair accessible and we need a balance financially as well as environmentally. But a significantly higher proportion of wheelchair accessible taxis is needed, perhaps upto half the fleet. We hope for the benefit of those who need improved facilities that the North Yorkshire Council can make a significant improvement in this area.