Section 2 Exemption certificatesI1

England, Wales and Scotland

(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).

Annotations

Commencement

I1: S. 2 in force at 28.6.2022, see s. 6(2)