Uber faces a headache in the middle-east as it heads toward an IPO

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Uber could face problems in the as they look toward launching an IPO as early as next year.

UK Business Insider has reported that the minicab giants' board of directors, in their entirety, including former CEO Travis Kalanik as well Saudi official Othman Al-Rumayyan, have held major talks in an attempt to head off a major international problem due to the company's links to Saudi Arabia.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi pulled out of Saudi Arabia's Future Investment conference, which was held in October, in the wake of the murder of Washington Post journalist, Jamal Khashoggi in the Kingdom. However the Saudi's, both directly and indirectly, now own more than 10% of Uber, which could give Uber a problem as they look towards an IPO, which could be valued at around $120 Billion, as early as next year.

Along with the Uber CEO along, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon and US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, all of whom whos company's are investors in Uber, all swerving the conference, Travis Kalanick, who remains a director at Uber along with SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son remained in Riyadh.

It is believed that Uber may be concerned that between the adverse publicity which has dogged the company, along with the links to Saudi, it could have a major impact on the eventual launch of their IPO.

November 07, 2018 at 09:48PM https://ift.tt/2ufVjKI Steve Kenton THESE POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Hundreds of cab drivers handed tickets and suspension notices for driving defective vehicles

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Hundreds of cabs in Liverpool have been handed tickets and suspension notices for driving defective vehicles for work, it has been revealed. During a six-month operation set out to improve road safety within the industry, 586 tickets were issued, 192 of those were suspension notices, according to a report in the Liverpool Echo. Merseyside police and Liverpool Council also confirmed that 450 tickets were issued for leaving parked cabs unattended on designated taxi ranks. A previous operation that took place at the start of the year revealed that the figures for handing out similar notices were even higher at 768, so although there has been an improvement in safety standards, figures are still incredibly high. A recent report in Taxipoint, showed that 40 taxi and private hire drivers were arrested for driving while under the influence of drugs, highlighting the battle the authorities face to clean up the industry in the city. The latest figures mean that around 40% of cabs have been subject to defect notices or suspensions. Liverpool Council and Merseyside police have said they aim to ensure people using taxis and private hire cars in their area do so safely in the knowledge that the vehicle they travel in is safe, and the driver is responsible. They also stressed to all cab drivers that if they do not get their vehicles checked and any necessary repairs made, they run the risk of their vehicle being taken off the road. A similar operation in Derby also reported a number of taxi and private hire vehicles having defects and were also issued suspension notices.

November 07, 2018 at 09:41PM https://ift.tt/2ufVjKI Michael Murphy THESE POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Boycott private hire drivers who are licensed by other authorities says second city councillor

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Cross-bordering has raised its ugly head once again, this time in Birmingham, where Councillor Paul Tilsley is calling for a boycott of the use of any driver who has been licensed by another authority. Reports that many drivers that operate in the Second City are in fact licensed by surrounding areas, most noticeable Wolverhampton City Council, has raised concerns about the future of the trade. Wolverhampton city council have faced much criticism about the amount of private hire licences they are handing out based on what many believe is an easier route in obtaining a licence. The issue was once again raised in the Birmingham City Council chamber this week, according to a report in the Express and Star. Mr Tilsley asked Councillor Barbara Ding, who is chairman of the Licensing and Public Protection Committee, to support his call for all Birmingham residents to boycott any any-of-town drivers by assuring they request only Birmingham licensed drivers be sent to pick them up by the operators. Wolverhampton city council have defended their licensing process, stating that their standards are among the highest in the country. Private hire drivers along with taxi drivers in Birmingham have said they are suffering since the Hugh influx of drivers from outside the city that are driving in to take the work.

November 07, 2018 at 07:00PM https://ift.tt/2ufVjKI Michael Murphy THESE POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

UCG withdraw from TfL engagement policy

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It's been announced, in a letter to Transport for London, that the United Cabbies Group (UCG) is withdrawing from TfL's engagement policy.

The announcement, which was made by Trevor Merralls, the General Secretary of the UCG, confirming that a unanimous decision had been taken by the UCG committee to withdraw from the engagement policy, with Mr Merralls sayingin a statement to UCG members:

"Your committee has unanimously taken the decision for the UCG to withdraw from the engagement policy with Tfl. This decision was not taken lightly and it will have no impact with the representation individual members receive.

Our organisation will not be complicit in the systematic destruction of our trade." Mr Merralls then added:

"Our organisation is made up of members who are fighters who are honourable and are not afraid of doing the right thing. Our trade is fighting for its very existence the UCG was formed to fight for our trade to put the interests of the trade first second and always.The UCG is unique within the trade because we don’t seek popularity we do what is right not what is popular. I hope you agree with your committee and continue to back it."

The UCG have been part of TfL's engagement policy since January 2017, along with a number of other representative organisations from the licensed London taxi industry, with TfL receiving criticism over the lack of minutes taken at meetings, as well as the regularity of those meetings.

The full, unedited letter reads:

Dear Mr Robinson,

The UCG has been part of the so-called ‘Engagement Policy’ and party to Trade / TfL meetings since January 2017; we have attended every meeting since then. We have now concluded that further engagement with TfL is not only completely pointless but also not in the best interests of our members. We entered the EP with an open mind and determination to give TfL a fair hearing in the hope that you would listen to our input and act accordingly where appropriate. Naturally, we could never agree on every subject, but you have made absolutely no attempt to resolve important issues; Illegal PH Plying for Hire via apps, High Court definition of P4H and Uber driving a coach and horses through the regs being just three examples. TfL has said to the UCG on two occasions ‘We have heard your opinion if you don’t like it take us to court’. This arrogant attitude is not only unacceptable but is beneath contempt for a Regulator. At all meetings when awkward but cogent questions are asked, TfL either avoid answering or defer the answer to a later date; that date never appears. We have asked for Minuted Meetings since Jan 2017, but that request is constantly refused, and we are expected to rely on your selective ‘meeting notes’. We feel that the outcome of all TfL meetings is a fait accompli with a pre-determined outcome and have no faith in TfL’s lacklustre approach to interacting with the trade organisations/unions. We note that the Commissioner met once again with Mr Khosrowshahi from UBER this time on Monday 22/10/18 and yet the London Taxi Trade struggle to get a meeting with the commissioner and when we do it feels he is there out of sufferance. Our history goes back to 1654 and for TfL to treat the trade with such contempt is nothing short of scandalous, TfL inherited the World’s finest Taxi service, you didn’t create it. The question we are asking ourselves is ‘are we “failing to engage” or “engaging to fail”. The UGC is no longer prepared to be complicit with TfL in their attempt to destroy our honourable and unique trade. Therefore, we will not attend any further meetings with TfL, be they TOPS, Senior Reps or Commissioner meetings. The GLA report found you to be ‘Woefully Inadequate’ and the UCG must concur with their opinion. Best regards Trevor Merralls. UCG General Secretary

There has been no response from Transport for London as yet.

November 07, 2018 at 04:17PM https://ift.tt/2ufVjKI Steve Kenton THESE POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Greener Dial-a-Ride vehicles to help improve passenger experience and boost UK economy

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The first batch of 90 green Dial-a-Ride vehicles has now arrived in London. Dial-a-Ride is the door-to-door service that opens up London and provides a lifeline for those not able to travel without assistance. The buses will allow older Londoners and those with disabilities to make vital journeys across central London in modern clean vehicles. They meet the Mayor’s tough air quality standards – four months before the central London Ultra Low Emission Zone comes into operation. Emissions will be reduced further as the majority of these vehicles have technology to stop engines unnecessarily running when the bus is not moving. The wider fleet of around 300 will continue to be upgraded ahead of the expansion of ULEZ to the North and South Circulars in 2021. Dial-a-Ride caters for more than a million journeys a year, has high customer satisfaction and an exemplary safety record. The new vehicles will improve these further by creating an enhanced experience with better heating, air conditioning and a smoother journey. The vehicles also have automatic braking, to reduce the risk of collisions involving Dial-a-Ride vehicles. TfL is taking action to reduce operating costs across all of its functions while maintaining the safety and reliability of London’s transport services. These Dial-a-Ride vehicles are an example of this. TfL has used its experiences of previous Dial-a-Ride vehicles to design out known issues or faults. This, along with the improved reliability of the modern engines, will reduce the ongoing maintenance and operational costs of running Dial-a-Ride. James Mead, General Manager of Dial-a-Ride, said: “Dial-a-Ride is part of the city’s social fabric, making sure vulnerable Londoners are not isolated in the community. These vehicles also contribute to the wider societal benefit of cleaning up the air for future generations. “Our customers tell us how highly they value the service and this is borne out in our customer satisfaction scores. Additionally, where we can we support people who may have thought they were dependent on Dial-a-Ride to travel on their own with travel mentors. We give them the tools they need to experience greater freedom when getting around.”

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Uber increase peak time prices by over 15% in London

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As of Thursday customers of the controversial ride-hailing firm Uber will have to fork out roughly an extra fifteen percent on peak weekend journeys in the capital.

The minicab operator who are currently in the London courts appealing issues surrounding workers rights is increasing the price of all journeys made on Thursday’s through to Sunday between 10pm and 6am by a jaw dropping 20p per mile.

The price per a mile will move from £1.25 up to £1.45, and also increase 5p per minute, from £0.15 to £0.20, for each journey. These fees will rise further if surge pricing is applied during peak and busy periods.

This price hike also follows the recent announcement of a further increase of 15p per mile due to start soon labelled as a “clean air fee”. This levy is said to help drivers make the move to electric vehicles.

The base rate will stay the same, at £2.50, and the minimum fare will remain at £5 respectively. The increase only applies to all fares taken in London’s Congestion Charge Zone.

According to The Evening Standard an Uber spokesperson said: “We’re making these changes to help provide a better experience, by attracting more drivers to some of our busiest areas. “We know people use Uber to book a safe trip home and we want to ensure we’re providing a reliable service, particularly on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, when more people want to travel.”

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Look past the rose-tinted glasses of investors to see the true timescales attached to autonomous cars

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The race to move to an autonomous workforce seems to have attracted a frenzy of activity from those with money to burn looking for the Holy Grail.

The motoring industry, in particular the taxi and private hire market, has long been the jewel in the crown for those wanting to shed a few employees and reduce the costs involved employing workers. At TaxiPoint we’re sent updates on an almost daily basis where companies claim to have made the breakthrough and driverless cars are imminent. Sometimes you’ve got to look past the investors rose-tinted glasses and actually seek a more impartial view on the challenges that remain. Private hire firm Addison Lee and Oxbotica, a British leader in self-driving vehicle software, have reportedly agreed a wide-ranging alliance that “accelerates the implementation of autonomous vehicles to London’s streets” by 2021. But how likely are we to see the technology from the minicab firm in the next couple of years? Not very likely if you listen to more impartial opinions from those not looking to burn the next colossal mountain of cash on a futurist pipe dream. At the recent Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s Future of Mobility Summit, a meeting that attracts all the top experts within the industry, a live poll was conducted asking its esteemed audience when consumers will be able to purchase a fully autonomous vehicle. The results are not encouraging if you are looking forward to be driven driverless soon. Almost three in four experts said the autonomous dream won’t be achieved before 2030. There are three very big road blocks that are proving tricky for those looking to make the breakthrough. Technology, regulations and public opinion. Quite simply the technology still isn’t there. Yes a vehicle can be driven in perfect conditions and with clear road markings. However, problems have emerged when any sort of variable is added. Whether it be the sun sitting in-front of a white vehicle, autumn leaves covering road markings, bin-bags sitting in the middle of the road, snow covering sensors and road markings, the list goes on. Several high profile accidents, and in some cases fatalities, have also hindered progress. The race to become the first city in the world to introduce driverless cars continues to push regulations to a level that have seen trials introduced and then quickly stopped on the grounds of safely. Then you’ve got the big question, do people actually want driverless cars? Do the majority of drivers want to give up the freedom and skill of driving the vehicle that each motorist is trained to drive? There’s a still a future for taxi drivers so long as these road blocks remain.

November 06, 2018 at 01:45PM https://ift.tt/2ufVjKI Perry Richardson THESE POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Lisson Grove becomes a no-go area as another cabbie is attacked

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An attack on yet another taxi driver has led to drivers calling for a boycott of the Lisson Grove area of London.

The attack, which took place at around 8pm on November 5th left the cabbies two week old vehicle seriously damaged.

Taxi driver, David Folwell, took to facebook to explain how a group 30 or 40 masked people began throwing bricks, bottles and cones at his vehicle in the attack which took place in Lisson Grove, near the junction of Church Street.

The attack is the latest in a long series of incidents in the area, which has left taxi drivers both frustrated and angered at what is seen as a serious lack of action from the authorities.

The area around the Lisson Green Estate has always been seen as a hotbed for criminal activity in recent years, with the council seemingly aware of the high level of criminal activity.

The police are also fully aware of a multitude of incidents, with many taxi drivers reporting incidents involving "The Lisson Grove Mob."

Angered cabbies are now calling for decisive action from the police, with many calling for a boycott of the area and some even suggesting that a number of drivers should descend upon the area and confront the thugs.

Drivers have also roundly condemned the lack of police action surrounding the problem, with a number of drivers branding the authorities as "useless."

November 06, 2018 at 03:00AM https://ift.tt/2ufVjKI Steve Kenton THESE POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

More than forty Taxi and Private Hire drivers arrested for driving under the influence of drugs in one of the UK's busiest cities

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Merseyside Police have revealed that more than forty taxi and private hire drivers have been arrested for drug-driving since the turn of the year. The police are now warning all drivers that being caught driving under the influence of drugs could result in them losing their job, being imprisoned and even result in the loss of life. The seriousness of the crime was highlighted in the Liverpool Echo, with a spokesperson for the police telling them that drivers, especially taxi and private hire drivers, have a duty of care to the public to ensure their safety. The police have stated that the offence of driving while under the influence of drugs will not be taken lightly. The final decision on whether a driver should have their licence revoked lays with the licensing authority, it this case; the council. They have made it very clear that any driver arrested for committing such an offence, or is being investigated for such allegations, will generally have their licence revoked with immediate effect. Merseyside’s Roads Policing Unit recently reported one private hire driver who had only been a driver for three days and was found to be under the influence of cocaine.

Another incident highlighted by the Unit was of a hackney carriage driver who was stopped and tested for drugs. He was arrested for providing a positive drugs test.

Drivers caught drug-driving will face the same punishments as those caught driving under the influence of alcohol. This has been made clear by the police.

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Police search for man linked to hate crime assault on taxi driver in Essex

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Police in Essex want to identify a man in connection with an hate crime assault on a taxi driver in Grays.The assault happened at around 5.45am on October 6 in Arterial Road.The victim’s hair and beard were pulled while the taxi was in transit.When the victim pulled over and came to a stop, he was then subjected to verbal abuse.Police constable Jack Emerson said:“The abuse shouted at the victim was about his nationality and we are treating this as a hate crime. "We want to identify the man in these CCTV images, as well as a man who was walking his dog along Arterial Road at the time.“The incident unfolded in front of the witness with the dog, and we believe this man called another taxi company to arrange for the man to be collected and taken to the Enfield area."We appreciate these images are dark, but we think someone may still recognise the man in them."The man who assaulted the victim was described as white, early to mid-50s, of large, muscular build and had short ginger or blonde hair. He was wearing dark blue jeans, a white t-shirt and brown shoes. Please contact Pc Emerson on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 if you can help our enquiries.

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Private Hire Drivers go on strike to demand a minimum fare cost of £5

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Private hire drivers across Milton Keynes went on strike this morning to demand a rise in the minimum fare price. Dozens of drivers voiced their concerns over the current minimum fare price which is set at £3.20 by most private hire operators. Drivers are calling for it to be increased to £5, stating that their profits have dropped due to the increased cost of fuel, insurance, maintenance and council plating of their vehicle licensing. As reported in the MKCitizen, private hire rates in Milton Keynes are one of the lowest in the UK. Drivers went on strike for two hours between 7am and 9am, the morning rush hours. The group of PHV drivers are also calling for an end to fixed price village pickups and a fare increase for airport runs.m According to reports there is “meaningful dialogue” ongoing between drivers and operators to resolve the discontent. Are you a private hire or hackney carriage driver in the UK? What’s your minimum fare? In Milton Keynes the start rate for a licensed hackney carriage driver is £3.

November 05, 2018 at 09:20PM https://ift.tt/2ufVjKI Michael Murphy THESE POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Police crackdown on Taxi and private hire vehicle defects see a number of drivers being suspended

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Derbyshire road police carried out checks on taxi and private hire vehicles to make sure they were up to the safety standards required for the industry. Several issues were found with a number of vehicles. Problems included corrosion, lights that were not properly secured and a fractured suspension. The task force spent around six hours checking over vehicles which led to a number of drivers having their licence suspended. One private hire driver had his licence suspended for having the cars battery insecurely fitted and an insecure headlamp. The vehicle licence was not secured to the vehicle properly also.

A licence was suspended of another private hire driver because the vehicles brake light was out and the CV gaitor was split. Both front tyres were also without sufficient air.

A third private hire driver was suspended and handed a prohibition notice for having a fractured suspension coil spring which had become detached from its lower seating point.

Hackney carriage taxis were not without criticism too, with one driver having his licence suspended for having corrosion within 30cm of the lower rear passenger seat mount. The steering idler box was also not secure.

As highlighted in the DerbyshireLive, PG9 prohibition notices are issued for mechanical problems or for the condition of a vehicle’s bodywork and equipment. Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit said that although some drivers have been rightly taken off the road while the vehicle defects are fixed, the operation was not a success as the situation never improves.

November 05, 2018 at 01:36PM https://ift.tt/2ufVjKI Michael Murphy THESE POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

California Uber driver arrested after attempted kidnapping

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An Uber driver has been arrested in Santa Monica, California, accused of an attempted kidnapping.

35-year-old Kaled Elasyedsa Ali from Anaheim, had led police on a chase, which resulted in two people jumping from the Uber drivers vehicle.

It is believed that the driver had held the female passenger against her will, preventing her from leaving the vehicle.

Three other calls were made to the police alleging the similar incidents involving other passengers, it was also reported that the driver may have had a gun.

Police officers attempted to stop the car, which resulted in a chase. They eventually managed to force the driver to pull over and a male and a female were rescued from the vehicle, with the driver taken into custody.

The two passengers who leapt from the vehicle escaped with minor injuries.

The driver has been charged with kidnapping and evading arrest and is being held on bail of $100,000.

November 05, 2018 at 12:21PM https://ift.tt/2ufVjKI Steve Kenton THESE POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

mytaxi pledges to match driver tips to support military veterans this Remembrance Sunday

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mytaxi, Europe’s leading taxi e-hailing app has today announced a Remembrance Sunday promotion where the company will be matching any tips given to drivers across the UK through the app on Sunday 11th November.

All of the proceeds will be split between the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans, which mytaxi has supported for a number of years and the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.

mytaxi is an app which enables licensed black cab drivers to connect with passengers in their area. They work closely with local taxi drivers to ensure mytaxi customers have the best possible experience and most importantly feel safe whilst travelling. mytaxi is available in seven cities across the UK; London, Edinburgh, Oxford, Brighton, Manchester, Reading and Nottingham. Frances Luczyc Wyhowska, Vice-President at Taxi Charity for Military Veterans has said: “We are very grateful to mytaxi for their generosity. We have been supported by mytaxi for a number of years and their donations go towards helping the war disabled and veterans by providing entertainment and outings. The charity relies solely on donations and the money raised helps fund more outings and entertainment for our veterans.” John H, a taxi driver from London said: “Driving around London on Remembrance Sunday you see so many people coming out to remember the fallen and respect the veterans. In our job we meet lots of veterans and hearing some of their stories is one of the best parts of my job. It’s an unwritten rule in the black taxi trade to always give veterans a free journey whenever we pick them up. It is a great gesture from mytaxi to tip match on Remembrance Day.” David Savage, General Manager at mytaxi UK commented: “Remembrance Sunday is always a hugely important moment in the UK to give thanks to all who sacrificed in their service. As we mark the end of the WW1 centenary, this is even more poignant. We are pleased to be able to support Taxi Charity for Military Veterans and the great work they do, and we also wanted to extend our support to the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.”

November 05, 2018 at 10:03AM https://ift.tt/2ufVjKI Perry Richardson THESE POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Uber set to resume it's self-driving program on public roads eight months after one of it's vehicles killed a pedestrian crossing the road

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Uber will soon resume its self-driving testing program on public roads after eight months on the sidelines. Uber was responsible for the first fatally involving an autonomous vehicle when it failed to detect and stop when pedestrian Elaine Herzberg walked across a street in Tempe, Arizona in the dark. The fatal collision triggered Uber to halt all public road testing of its self-driving program, but nearly eights months later they have reportedly filed a request with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to test self-driving vehicles in Pittsburgh. Uber has put together a mandate of safety reviews that they say will improve its “safety culture.” Some new features include: • Making safety part of hiring and selection process

• Creating an anonymous reporting system for safety concerns • Improving object detection and classification • Building a consistent set of safety performance metrics • Limit mission specialists to four hours per day in the driver seat Some features are already currently in place and are being executed according to Forbes. Uber have also confirmed that they now will operate all self-driving testing with two mission specialists in any given vehicle. Previously it had been a single person that was given the responsibility to ensure the safe operations of their driverless cars. Uber’s self driving program has racked up two million autonomous miles, eight million less than its main rival in this field, Waymo.

November 05, 2018 at 09:53AM https://ift.tt/2ufVjKI Michael Murphy THESE POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

At present no plans to use e-taxi bus lanes says London Mayor

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The London Mayor has confirmed there are no plans to introduce “e-taxi” bus lanes despite receiving approval from the Department for Transport.

The capital’s transport regulator recently submitted and received authorisation from the Department for Transport for e-taxi bus lane signage which has caused concern from some sections of the industry.

At a recent City Hall questions time Assembly Member Keith Prince asked the London Mayor Sadiq Khan when the bus lanes were likely to be introduced.

The Mayor dismissed the idea and confirmed there were no current plans.

Sadiq Khan said: “Approval from the Department for Transport was needed for zero emission capable taxi signage to be put in place at taxi-only charging bays. TfL took the opportunity to gain approval for "e-taxi" versions of all other relevant signage. “As you may be aware, I committed to looking into ZEC taxi rank provisions as part of my Taxi and Private Hire Action Plan. At present, there are no plans to use any of the e-taxi signs other than those for taxi-only charging points and ZEC taxi rank.”

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