Transport for London’s (TfL) taxi and private hire licensing service has largely recovered from the disruption caused by the September 2024 cyber security incident, according to the Mayor of London. Responding to a written question from City Hall Conservative Assembly Member Thomas Turrell, the Mayor said the cyber attack, combined with the introduction of a new licensing system in February 2025, resulted in increased processing times and significant backlogs for taxi and pri

The Mayor of London has said black cab drivers provide a level of customer care and local expertise that autonomous passenger vehicles may struggle to replicate, as testing of self-driving technology continues to expand on the capital’s roads. Responding to a written question from City Hall Conservative Assembly Member Thomas Turrell during Mayor’s Question Time, the Mayor recognised that automation could have implications for London’s taxi and private hire industries. Howeve

London’s licensed taxi fleet continues to contract, with the number of black cabs falling to levels not seen for decades as very few new vehicles enter service. Transport for London recorded 13,542 licensed taxis for the week ending 19 July, down 29 on the previous week. Just five new vehicle licences were issued during the same period, while 9,550 taxis are now zero emission capable. The decline has been relentless in recent years, with data showing around 22,500 licensed ta