Brighton and Hove City Council’s policy of planning for the conversion of all taxis to be able to take wheelchairs is admirable but has little understanding of all disabilities.

I for one am short and getting shorter by the day due to oesteoarthritis.

I also have other physical weaknesses.

It is difficult to climb into the new-style taxi cabs – I need to use the front seat and they are high to climb into.

Going into the back of such a cab or even a larger one is out of the question as one has to rise to semi-standing, which is difficult.

A good old-fashioned saloon cab is much easier for me and people shorter than me.

Please, councillors, reconsider this decision and show some sympathy before it is too late.

I hope you will find it in you to change this policy.

Liz Brunt, Cromwell Road, Hove