Can a driver refuse an assistance dog?

Licensed drivers generally must carry assistance dogs except in narrow medical-exemption cases. Report refusals to the council.

Do all taxis take wheelchairs?

No. Ask for a WAV. Describe whether you stay in the wheelchair or transfer.

Gorseinon · Taxi

Accessible taxis in Gorseinon

Cross to station — book a door drop, not the rank.

Gorseinon WAV — book ahead for Cross pickups; the hop to Swansea station is an urban run, so confirm a door drop rather than assuming a rank.

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

Book WAV

Say wheelchair / assistance needs up front

Assistance dogs

Licensed drivers have legal duties

What to know

Book the right vehicle

Say you need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle (or other assistance) when you book. A standard saloon may not take a wheelchair.

Rank vs book

Some ranks in larger towns have WAVs; supply varies. In Gorseinon, booking ahead is safer than hoping the next cab fits.

Rights and complaints

Drivers of listed WAVs have duties around wheelchair users and assistance dogs under equality law. If something goes wrong, complain to the licensing council and keep the plate number / booking reference.

Also know

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Common questions

Can a driver refuse an assistance dog?: Licensed drivers generally must carry assistance dogs except in narrow medical-exemption cases. Report refusals to the council.
Do all taxis take wheelchairs?: No. Ask for a WAV. Describe whether you stay in the wheelchair or transfer.

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