Between April and June 2018, 77% of taxi vehicles were compliant. The main reason for non-compliance were a lack of MOTs, vehicle lights and body work issues.[1]
In the same period, 80% of private hire vehicles were found to be compliant with the major cause being vehicle lights not working and no replacement bulbs. [2]
Tomorrow, the London Assembly Transport Committee will be observing a taxi and private hire enforcement operation by Transport for London (TfL) enforcement officers.
Various spokespeople from TfL & the Assembly will be available for interviews.
The site visit will take place on Friday, 14 December from 10:30am. The location is Tate Britain Millbank, Westminster, London SW1P 4RG.
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Notes to editors
- TfL- Taxi Operational Performance Seminar – August 2018
- TfL - Private Hire Licensing, Compliance and Enforcement – July 2018
- Caroline Pidgeon MBE AM, Chair of the Transport Committee, is available for interview – see contact details below.
- London Assembly Transport Committee.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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