Notice 05/11
Transport for London
London Taxi and Private Hire
Mayor’s Air Quality Strategy
Important Information for Taxi and Private Hire Drivers and Operators
As you may be aware, in December 2010 the Mayor’s Air Quality Strategy was published which contained a wide range of initiatives aimed at reducing harmful emissions in London. The actions outlined in the strategy included initiatives focused on reducing harmful emissions from licensed taxis and private hire vehicles.
You can find a full copy of the Mayor’s Air Quality Strategy on the GLA website at:
www.london.gov.uk/publication/mayors-ai ... y-strategy.
The air quality initiatives for taxis and private hire vehicles included:
• From 1 January 2012 a 10 year rolling age limit will be introduced for private hire vehicles and a 15 year rolling age limit for taxis unless exempted
• From 1 April 2012, unless exempted, all newly licensed private hire vehicles must, as a minimum, meet Euro 4 standards for emissions and be no older than 5 years and all newly licensed taxis must, as a minimum, meet Euro 5 standards for emissions
• TfL will work with both the taxi and private hire industry to introduce eco-driving training from 2012 and to promote efficient driving techniques to reduce emissions with eco-driving elements being required for all new taxi drivers before becoming licensed
• By April 2013 changing the taxi licensing regime from one combined mechanical and licensing inspection to two MOTs per annum with a basic annual taxi-related inspection undertaken by TfL
Posters explaining the age limit and Euro standard requirements are on display at SGS inspection centres and a copy of the poster is attached to this notice and can also be downloaded from the TfL website.
Private hire operators are encouraged to display the poster in areas where their drivers will see this so as they are aware of the age limits and Euro standard requirements for private hire vehicles.
It is proposed that there will be certain limited exemptions to the above maximum vehicle age limits. TfL proposes to begin a consultation with the taxi and PHV industry in May as to the categories of vehicle it proposes should be exempted. Further information on the consultation and exemption proposals will be provided in due course.
TfL is also actively pursing discounts and other initiatives that may assist taxi and private hire drivers impacted by these changes.
If you have any further questions or comments regarding these changes please do not hesitate to contact us by emailing
tph.enquiries@tfl.gov.uk.
John Mason
Director, Taxi and Private Hire
05 May 2011
For previous Notices visit tfl.gov.uk/tph
Age limits and emission standards are being introduced for taxis and private hire vehicles.
Make sure you know how the changes will affect you.
Taxi age limits:
With effect from 1 January 2012 taxis that are 15 years old or older will no longer be licensed
Private hire vehicle age limits:
1. With effect from 1 January 2012 private hire vehicles that are 10 years old or older will no longer be licensed
2. With effect from 1 April 2012 any new private hire vehicle that is more than 5 years old will not be licensed
Taxi emission standards:
With effect from 1 April 2012 any new taxi will, as a minimum, have to satisfy Euro 5 emission standards
Private hire vehicle emission standards:
With effect from 1 April 2012 any new private hire vehicle will, as a minimum, have to satisfy Euro 4 emission standards
If your vehicle is older than the age limit or does not meet the required Euro standard it will not be licensed.
For further details please visit tfl.gov.uk/tph or email us at tph.enquiries@tfl.gov.uk
MAYOR OF LONDON Transport for London
Source; http://www.tfl.gov.uk/businessandpartne ... /1414.aspx
and click on 05/11 Major's Air Quality Strategy for PDF version
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