Mayor of London promises new Taxi and Private Hire Action Plan ‘early next year’

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced that a new Taxi and Private Hire Action Plan will be unveiled ‘early next year’.

This follows increasing concerns over the future of London's black taxis and the wider private hire sector.

In a written question, London Assembly Member Hina Bokhari sought clarity on the Mayor’s stance regarding the 40-year low in the number of licensed taxis operating in the capital. She also asked whether the new action plan would address this decline.

In response, Khan confirmed that Transport for London (TfL) is preparing a revised plan for the industry. This plan, he explained, has been shaped by consultations with taxi and private hire representatives, as well as other stakeholders, to pinpoint key challenges.

The decision to refresh the 2016 plan follows a push from former Liberal Democrat Assembly Member Caroline Pidgeon last winter. She urged the Mayor to address the out-of-date framework and tackle the issues affecting the taxi industry’s long-term sustainability.

Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, said: “Transport for London is in the process of producing a refreshed Taxi and Private Hire Action Plan. This has involved a number of engagement sessions with taxi and private hire representatives and wider stakeholder groups to understand key concerns and issues within the taxi and private hire industries.

“The new Action Plan will be published early next year.”