00:00Only two of Calderdale's 1,132 private hire vehicles are wheelchair accessible, while 34 of the borough's 43 hackney carriages
00:11are.
00:12The figures were revealed at a recent meeting of Calderdale Council, where councillors heard concerns from disabled people about limited
00:19access to vehicles, particularly in the upper Calder Valley.
00:23Reported issues also include overcharging, safety and a lack of disability awareness and accessibility training.
00:31Councillor Peter Hunt, the Cabinet Member for Public Services, said the Council offers incentives for operators to use wheelchair accessible
00:39vehicles, including longer licensing periods.
