• Reference: 2025/2119
• Question by: Hina Bokhari OBE
• Meeting date: 19 June 2025

What is the Mayor’s long-term plan for London’s Black Cabs? Will he stand by them, or allow them to be driven out of business by unfair competition?

• Reference: 2025/2118
• Question by: Hina Bokhari OBE
• Meeting date: 19 June 2025

You have previously said that TfL lacks funding for enforcement, yet gig economy firms like UberEats and Deliveroo pay no licensing fees. Will you commit to lobbying Government for powers to make them contribute via licence fees?

• Reference: 2025/2117
• Question by: Hina Bokhari OBE
• Meeting date: 19 June 2025

Would you back a plan to use new licensing fees from delivery companies to improve road safety and enforcement?

• Reference: 2025/2116
• Question by: Hina Bokhari OBE
• Meeting date: 19 June 2025

Unlike taxi and private hire drivers, many delivery riders operate without insurance or proper compliance checks. Will you ask Government for support for new licensing requirements for gig economy firms?

• Reference: 2025/2115
• Question by: Hina Bokhari OBE
• Meeting date: 19 June 2025

Black Cabs and private hire drivers face strict regulations, yet thousands of delivery mopeds, e-bikes, and vans operate without similar rules. Will you push the Government to introduce fair licensing for the delivery industry and across the transport sector?

• Reference: 2025/2114
• Question by: Hina Bokhari OBE
• Meeting date: 19 June 2025

Many private hire companies classify their drivers as “self-employed” to avoid paying fair wages, pensions, and sick pay. Will you ensure TfL takes action to stop this and implements the Supreme Court’s Judgment in full?

• Reference: 2025/2113
• Question by: Hina Bokhari OBE
• Meeting date: 19 June 2025

The rapid increase in private hire numbers has driven down wages and added to congestion. Will you reconsider lobbying Government and asking them to cap private hire licences to protect both taxi and private hire drivers?

• Reference: 2025/2112
• Question by: Hina Bokhari OBE
• Meeting date: 19 June 2025

Will you support an independent review of LEVC, given concerns about its monopoly on Black Cab vehicles and poor support for drivers?

• Reference: 2025/2111
• Question by: Hina Bokhari OBE
• Meeting date: 19 June 2025

Black Cab drivers were promised a strong second-hand market for electric taxis, but resale values have collapsed due to reliability issues and a lack of manufacturer support. What action are you taking to resolve this?

• Reference: 2025/2110
• Question by: Hina Bokhari OBE
• Meeting date: 19 June 2025

New electric taxis now cost over £70,000, while private hire vehicles—including polluting ones—operate at a fraction of that price. Do you accept that this is unfair on Black Cab drivers?