TfL sets out ambition for all new private hire vehicles to be zero-emission within five years
Transport for London (TfL) has launched a consultation on plans to accelerate the transition to zero-emission private hire vehicles (PHVs) to improve air quality and reduce carbon emissions across the capital. The proposals would see that all newly licensed PHVs are zero-emission from July 2028, with the exception of those that are wheelchair accessible, which […]
New draft taxi bill will include disabled passenger access measures, minister confirms
The Government has confirmed that planned reforms to taxi and private hire vehicle regulation will include measures intended to improve services for disabled passengers. Simon Lightwood, minister at Department for Transport, said ministers would bring forward a draft taxi and PHV bill for pre-legislative scrutiny, reports TaxiPoint. The confirmation came in response to a parliamentary […]