Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 31
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Acknowledged
Public charge point network failing to meet disabled drivers' needs without standard.
Conclusion
Many disabled people are reliant on their cars as existing public transport does not adequately cater for their needs.58 Failure to address problems with the uptake of the standard will mean that the public charge point network will continue to develop without meeting the needs of drivers with disabilities.59 55 Qq 79, 87; C&AG’s Report para 3.13 56 Q 87 57 EVS0008, EVS0007 58 EVS0007 59 C&AG’s Report para 16 19
Government Response Summary
The government agrees that the chargepoint network needs to work for all users and is currently reviewing the Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 1899:2022 standard for accessibility, with recommendations and proposed next steps to be confirmed in due course. It will also continue to monitor international standards.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
5.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Target implementation date: December 2025 5.2 The department acknowledges that the chargepoint network needs to work for all users, including those with disabilities. It has been working with industry, disabled users, accessibility experts, charities, consumer groups and the devolved administrations to review the Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 1899:2022 standard for chargepoint accessibility. Recommendations from this review and proposed next steps will be confirmed in due course. 5.3 The PAS 1899 was the first standard of its kind internationally. The department will continue to monitor international standards in this space as they emerge and will drive efforts to harmonise with these international standards in future.