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Accessible taxis in Caldicot

Town to castle — book a door drop, not the rank.

Caldicot WAV — book ahead for town pickups; the hop to the castle is short but the streets are tight, 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 Caldicot, Wales

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

What to know

Caldicot (Cil-y-coed) sits behind the Severn Barrage — castle and commuter streets, Monmouthshire taxi table, not a beach resort.

Wheelchair-accessible taxis in Caldicot

Book a WAV ahead. Station-to-castle is short but not a place to rely on a spontaneous accessible cab.

Under the Equality Act 2010, designated WAV drivers must assist wheelchair users and cannot charge extra. Report issues to Monmouthshire licensing.

What to check

From Caldicot station to the castle / town centre. Wheelchair taxi with a ramp or lift, not a folded-chair promise.

Local markers for this chapter: Cil-y-coed, behind, Severn, Barrage.

Caldicot station to the castle / town centre — ramp; designated driver.

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Common questions

Can I hail a wheelchair taxi at Caldicot castle?
Do not plan on it. Book a WAV door drop. Cil-y-coed is not an accessible rank.
Is this the same as a Chepstow WAV?
Same Monmouthshire council, different streets. Book the wheelchair taxi for the Barrage town.
Is Caldicot a beach WAV town?
No. Commuter streets behind the Severn Barrage. Book the wheelchair taxi.
What should I know about wheelchair taxi in Caldicot?
Caldicot (Cil-y-coed) sits behind the Severn Barrage — castle and commuter streets, Monmouthshire taxi table, not a beach resort. A typical hop is Caldicot station to the castle / town centre. Cil-y-coed is the Welsh name for the same town.
Wheelchair — what does that mean for wheelchair taxi in Caldicot?
Ask before you pay. Local operators in Caldicot should be able to explain wheelchair in plain terms. A typical hop is Caldicot station to the castle / town centre.
Extra charge — what does that mean for wheelchair taxi in Caldicot?
Ask before you pay. Local operators in Caldicot should be able to explain extra charge in plain terms. A typical hop is Caldicot station to the castle / town centre.

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