Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether the Government is taking steps to help mitigate the potential impact of its policies on encouraging a modal shift in transport choices on disabled people who are dependent on cars.

The Government wants disabled people to travel easily and confidently

The October ‘Plan for Drivers’ outlined how government is working to improve the driving experience for everyone

DfT’s strategic priorities for improving access for disabled people were set out in the 2018 Inclusive Transport Strategy

In the PM’s ‘Network North’ announcement, £350m was made available for Access for All rail schemes in the five years from 2024/25, in addition to the £900m committed since 2006.