Equality Act 2010 Explanatory Notes

Transport by land: paragraph 34
Effect

754.Paragraph 34 provides an exception from section 29 for all services of transporting people by land, except those listed. The definitions of the vehicles listed are contained in paragraph 4 of Schedule 2.

Background

755.This paragraph replicates the effect of provisions in the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

Example
  • A train operating company is required to provide a reasonable alternative when a disabled person is unable to access the buffet car due to his or her disability.

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