Labour’s transport spokesperson on the London Assembly has urged Transport for London (TfL) to account for private hire drivers’ costs and working conditions as it consults on plans to require new PHVs to be fully electric. Assembly Member Elly Baker said the move could support cleaner air, but warned that drivers must be able to afford the transition. “Moving towards fully electric private hire vehicles is an important step towards cleaner air in London. But this transition

HJS Emission Technology (HJS) says it has completed 100 installations of its Euro 5 to Euro 6 retrofit system on London TX4 taxis. The milestone comes as owners weigh the cost of replacing older cabs against extending the working life of vehicles they already operate. In this Q&A with TaxiPoint, HJS discusses demand for the upgrade, its potential to help retain black cabs in London’s fleet while the trade awaits a successor to the current LEVC TX, and the factors owners shoul

The Saturday-night passenger is unsteady, confused and barely responding. This is no longer a debate about whether the driver wants vomit on the seats. Taxi and private hire drivers work alone, often with people who have been drinking. Department for Transport (DfT) safety guidance recognises the higher risk of violence at night and says a driver can refuse a passenger they believe may present a risk. That right protects the driver, but it does not make every roadside refusal