2Exemption certificates

1

Section 166 of the Equality Act 2010 (passengers in wheelchairs: exemption certificates) is amended as follows.

2

In the heading, for “Passengers in wheelchairs” substitute “Disabled passengers”.

3

In subsection (1), for “duties imposed by section 165” substitute “mobility assistance duties”.

4

After subsection (2) insert—

2A

For the purposes of this section “the mobility assistance duties” means—

a

the duty mentioned in section 164A(5)(e), and

b

the duty mentioned in section 165(4)(e).

5

In subsection (3)—

a

omit “designated”;

b

for “duties imposed by section 165” substitute “mobility assistance duties”.

6

In subsection (4)—

a

omit “designated”;

b

for “duties imposed by section 165” substitute “mobility assistance duties”.

7

Omit subsection (5).