Every two months Capability will be bringing you a Rapid Response Report on the issues that matter most to disabled people. This month's report is on disabled people's experience of using accessible taxis in Scotland.
Research performed by Capability in 2004 found that 1 in 5 disabled people used taxis or private hire cars as a regular form of transport. Cost, accessibility and driver assistance were, however, key barriers for disabled passengers. Anecdotal evidence suggests that, five years on, the situation has not improved.
View the Accessible Taxi Rapid Response Report (PDF)