Equality of Opportunity Committee

Committee Inquiry into the impact of Welsh Government policy on the accessibility of transport services for disabled people in Wales.

The Committee aims to scrutinise the impact of Welsh Government policy and actions in relation to the accessibility of transport for disabled people in Wales.

In order to do this the inquiry will consider the following:

• Issues of particular concern to disabled people who use, or want to use, transport services;  

• The adequacy of the National Transport Plan and its associated Equality Action Plan as a means of improving the accessibility of transport in Wales;

• The impact of Welsh Government guidance on Regional Transport Plans as a means to improve accessibility of transport in Wales;

• In areas that are the responsibility of the Welsh Government:  

  • Policies which aim to improve the accessibility of bus and coach services, such as concessionary fare policy and community transport;

  • Accessibility issues facing pedestrians, such as the use of shared spaces;

  • The accessibility of taxis and private hire vehicles services

• The impact of Welsh Government policy on the integration of transport services in relation to the needs and concerns of disabled people