Request:
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, please can you provide me with the following information in relation to taxis and public hire vehicles (PHVs).
Q1. What is the current number of taxis/PHVs that are Electric Vehicles (100% EV) or Zero Emission vehicles (ZEVs) licenced in North Tyneside?
Q2. (a) What is the total number of Wheelchair Accessible (WAVs) taxis or PHVs licenced in North Tyneside?
Q2. (b) Of this number, how many of these WAVS are also 100% EVs or ZEVs ?
Q3. (a) Do all taxi drivers licenced with North Tyneside receive disability access and/or disability equality training?
Q3. (b) If yes what is the current uptake and compliance on this training?
Response:
Q1. What is the current number of taxis/PHVs that are Electric Vehicles (100% EV) or Zero Emission vehicles (ZEVs) licenced in North Tyneside?
4.
Q2. (a) What is the total number of Wheelchair Accessible (WAVs) taxis or PHVs licenced in North Tyneside?
73.
Q2. (b) Of this number, how many of these WAVS are also 100% EVs or ZEVs ?
None.
Q3. (a) Do all taxi drivers licenced with North Tyneside receive disability access and/or disability equality training?
Guidance documents are included in the driver knowledge test. No separate training is provided.
Q3. (b) If yes what is the current uptake and compliance on this training?
N/A.