Relaxing London’s black cab turning-circle rule and other Conditions of Fitness could encourage manufacturers to convert electric and plug-in hybrid vans for the taxi market, but previous attempts suggest drivers should not assume that converted vehicles would be substantially cheaper than purpose-built taxis. Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan had instructed Transport for London (TfL) to examine the long-standing manoeuvrability requirement as part of efforts to reduce the cost

Image credit: LTDA The London Taxi Drivers’ Association (LTDA) has called for renewed engagement with the Metropolitan Police after a Knowledge of London student reportedly experienced more than 20 police stops while training on a scooter. The point was raised by LTDA airport representative Suzanne Sullivan, who said trainee taxi driver Hakim Mujagata had repeatedly been viewed with suspicion while travelling across London to learn routes, streets and points of interest. Muja

Transport for London (TfL) continues to support the black cab turning circle requirement despite Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan instructing the transport body to examine whether the long-standing vehicle rule remains necessary. A written response sent by Deputy Mayor for Transport Seb Dance to London Assembly Member Elly Baker on 25 August confirmed that the turning circle remains part of the Conditions of Fitness governing vehicles licensed as London taxis. The letter seen b