Milton Keynes Council said the private hire drivers were fined a combined total of £1,878 under the Equality Act, “after refusing to collect passengers travelling with assistance dogs”. Hannah Burgess, 28, said she had experienced the problem “more times than I could count” in the 15 years that she has had a guide dog.
Latest News Stories
- ‘It was a mess. I had to do something’ – the personal struggle that inspired rap star Giggs to start a special needs school
- Hawkins among five World Cup winners in England squad
- An effective ban on disabled people leaving Britain?
- Number of people claiming key disability benefit hits record high
- Farm scheme helps learning disabled young adults
