Transport for London (TfL) has said it would intervene if the supply of vehicles suitable for licensing as London taxis became a problem, amid trade concerns about the availability of new black cabs and uncertainty surrounding the timescales of LEVC’s next-generation model. The transport authority said any driver who currently requires a zero emission capable taxi can obtain one. However, its response did not specify what action could be taken if vehicle availability deterior

Image credit: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Production of the latest Volkswagen Caddy is underway in Poland, introducing a refreshed design and technology upgrades to a model whose previous generations proved popular with taxi and private hire drivers across the UK. The high-roof vehicle has long appealed to the passenger transport sector because of its flexible seating, sliding doors and extensive range of wheelchair-accessible conversions. Used examples of earlier Caddy mo

Legal Taxi has called for an urgent industry crisis meeting amid concerns that London could face a further contraction in its licensed taxi fleet as older vehicles retire and questions remain over TX5 parts supply and the arrival of its successor. The legal firm, which provides services to licensed taxi drivers, said it sent an open letter on 11 September to 19 recipients, including Government officials, LEVC, Geely, Transport for London (TfL) and the Mayor of London. Its ope