TfL Consults on Electric Minicab Rules as Tube Asset Faults Cost Riders 830,000 Hours a Week
TfL has opened a new consultation on zero-emission licensing rules for private hire vehicles while passengers face mounting delays from asset faults and station closures across the network.
- by Samir Patel
TfL has opened a fresh consultation on zero-emission licensing rules for London private hire vehicles, TaxiPoint Taxi News reported. Under the plans set out by TfL, all newly licensed minicabs in the capital would be required to be fully electric by 2028, according to the London Evening Standard. TransportXtra also reported on the proposals for all of London's new private hire vehicles to be zero-emission, while electrive.com stated that London is considering mandating BEVs for new ride-hailing licences. According to the BBC, the proposed transition means that all London minicabs could be electric by 2030.
As TfL consults on future vehicle licensing, passengers on the capital's public transport services are experiencing growing disruption linked to network reliability. According to a report on www.london.gov.uk, a deteriorating TfL network is leading to increased delays for passengers. In addition, the London Assembly said that Tube riders lose 830,000 hours a week to asset faults, Railway Supply reported.
Station equipment issues and planned closures are also affecting journeys across the network. At Angel tube station, ianVisits reported that the station could become exit-only or close entirely as TfL battles failing escalators. Elsewhere on the Underground, London Now reported that a Northern line station is set to shut for two weeks during half-term, while MyLondon reported that several TfL and London Underground lines are set to shut this weekend.
Separate operational incidents have caused further travel difficulties for commuters. London Now reported that passengers were hit with delays on a major tube line after a faulty train disrupted services. At London Waterloo, commuters were stranded after a police incident shut the station, according to My London.
Alongside day-to-day operational pressures, developments continue on transport funding and future rail links. According to ianVisits, TfL has earned £1.1 million from an Elizabeth line advertising deal with Turkish Airlines. Meanwhile, the West London Orbital has gained backing from over 180 businesses and organisations, EALING.NEWS reported.
Sources
- MyLondon: All the TfL and London Underground lines set to shut this weekend
- BBC: All London minicabs could be electric by 2030
- TaxiPoint Taxi News: London private hire vehicles face zero-emission licensing rules as TfL launches fresh consultation
- ianVisits: Angel tube station could become exit-only or close entirely as TfL battles failing escalators
- London Now: Northern line station to shut for two weeks during half-term
- www.london.gov.uk: Deteriorating TfL network leading to increased delays for passengers
- TransportXtra: All London’s new private hire vehicles to be zero-emission w
- London Evening Standard: TfL sets out plans for all newly licensed minicabs to be fully electric by 2028
- Railway Supply: Tube riders lose 830,000 hours a week to asset faults, London Assembly says
- EALING.NEWS: West London Orbital gains backing from over 180 businesses and organisations
- electrive.com: London considers mandating BEVs for new ride-hailing licences
- London Now: Passengers hit with delays on major tube line after faulty train
- ianVisits: TfL earns £1.1 million from Turkish Airlines’ Elizabeth line advertising deal
- My London: Commuters stranded at London Waterloo as 'police incident' shuts station
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Questions readers ask
What is TfL consulting on?
TfL has opened a consultation on zero-emission licensing rules for London private hire vehicles. Under the plans, all newly licensed minicabs in the capital would be required to be fully electric by 2028.
How much time do Tube riders lose to asset faults?
The London Assembly said Tube riders lose 830,000 hours a week to asset faults.
What other disruption is affecting passengers?
Passengers face station equipment issues, planned closures and delays caused by operational incidents. The article reports that Angel station could become exit-only or close entirely as TfL deals with failing escalators.
What transport developments are also reported?
TfL has earned £1.1 million from an Elizabeth line advertising deal with Turkish Airlines. The West London Orbital has gained backing from over 180 businesses and organisations.
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Samir Patel
Business and property writerSamir writes about London's economy, housing and the City.
