Unfortunately Dave at present transport providers are exempt from the DDA
part 3 (DDA 1995 s 19 (5)(b)) - this exemption is removed in December this
year as part of the DDA 2005 - therefore, at present, as I understand the
situation they can charge extra if they so desire!
Regards
Neil Smith
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> Hi Alan
> DDA Part 3, code of practice makes it very clear that no extra charge
> can be applied. see either the 1999 or 2005 editions.
> Regards
> Dave Croft
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>> A vehicle hire operator has a fleet of minibuses, some with and some
>> without a tail lift. Can he charge more for the vehicle with the tail lift
>> to a group which includes a wheelchair user/s. Does it make a diference if
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