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Accessible taxis in Aberystwyth

Station to campus — steep hill, book a door drop.

Aberystwyth WAV — book ahead for station pickups; the promenade to Penglais is a steep climb, so confirm a door drop rather than the rank.

Source: GOV.UK — Accessible taxis and Equality Act duties · Checked: 2026-10-01 · Passengers needing accessible vehicles in Aberystwyth, Wales

Book WAV
Say wheelchair / assistance needs up front
Assistance dogs
Licensed drivers have legal duties

What to know

Aberystwyth is the university and promenade town on Cardigan Bay — Ceredigion taxi table; term-time evenings differ from August seafront.

Wheelchair-accessible taxis in Aberystwyth

Book a wheelchair-accessible vehicle (WAV) ahead with a Ceredigion-licensed operator such as Teifi Taxis (07999 567 777). The climb from the station and seafront to Penglais is steep; street-hail WAV availability is not guaranteed late at night.

Under the Equality Act 2010, drivers of designated WAVs must carry wheelchair users, assist, and cannot charge extra for a wheelchair passenger. Report refusal or surcharging to Ceredigion Council licensing.

What to check

From Aberystwyth station to the promenade / pier. Wheelchair taxi with a ramp or lift, not a folded-chair promise.

Local markers for this chapter: university, promenade, Cardigan, Ceredigion.

Aberystwyth station to the promenade / pier — designated driver; no extra charge.

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Common questions

What should I know about wheelchair taxi in Aberystwyth?
Aberystwyth is the university and promenade town on Cardigan Bay — Ceredigion taxi table; term-time evenings differ from August seafront. A typical hop is Aberystwyth station to the promenade / pier.
Wheelchair — what does that mean for wheelchair taxi in Aberystwyth?
Ask before you pay. Local operators in Aberystwyth should be able to explain wheelchair in plain terms. A typical hop is Aberystwyth station to the promenade / pier.
Extra charge — what does that mean for wheelchair taxi in Aberystwyth?
Ask before you pay. Local operators in Aberystwyth should be able to explain extra charge in plain terms. A typical hop is Aberystwyth station to the promenade / pier.
Do you rank wheelchair taxi in Aberystwyth?
No. Know Wales does not rank venues or call anything cheapest. We explain WAV and the local checks, then you decide. A typical hop is Aberystwyth station to the promenade / pier.

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