A new survey shared by the Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association (LTDA) has revealed overwhelming support among London taxi drivers for range-extended electric taxis over fully electric models, highlighting ongoing concerns around affordability, charging infrastructure and operational practicality within the capital’s trade. According to the survey graphic released by the LTDA in the TAXI Newspaper, 90% of respondents said they would prefer a “range extended” powertrain similar

The Government has acknowledged the potential impact automated passenger services could have on jobs in the taxi and private hire industry as commercial self-driving vehicle pilots prepare to launch across Great Britain. In a written parliamentary response published on 22 May, Roads and Buses Minister Simon Lightwood confirmed the Government was assessing how autonomous vehicle deployment may affect employment within the sector during the early stages of rollout. The comments

A new question submitted to the Mayor of London by London Assembly Member Hina Bokhari has intensified scrutiny over whether Transport for London (TfL) fully understands the legal point at which a London taxi journey officially begins. The question, due to be raised as part of Mayor’s Question Time on 21 May, follows previous correspondence in which TfL acknowledged it was still “actively considering” the implications of taxi app bookings and whether guidance may be required