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the taxi trade to ensure the adoption of urban e- mobility continues at pace. We’re seeing encouraging early signs that ambitious local planning and targeted incentives are stimulating markets outside of London, but access to clean, accessible taxis as a vital cog in the transport ecosystem cannot be left to chance.
Out of the total London population, around 230,000 people are estimated to be wheelchair users or people with mobility needs who rely on the accessibility features of black cabs for vital journeys. There are also around 1.37m wheelchair users across the UK, who rely on the iconic black cab as a vital transport service in cities outside of the capital. Therefore, it is of national interest to ensure that the black cab trade is preserved, enabling accessible e-mobility across the country.
It's also important to recognise the work being done by cities like Manchester to deliver an incentive-led Clean Air Plan, which relies heavily on the continuation of the PiTG. To support the growth of sustainable policy setting and the adoption of zero- exhaust-emission capable, wheelchair accessible taxis across the UK, ambitious incentivisation must continue.
LEVC has played a leading role in this industry for over 100 years, with the black cab now firmly cemented as one of the world’s most recognisable and iconic vehicles. Since 1908, LEVC has focused on creating vehicles that meet the evolving needs of operators and passengers, and more recently, we’ve transformed our business to become a leader in zero-carbon mobility technology. The TX has been a cornerstone in this effort, but we know the road ahead requires continued collaboration and support.
Beyond vehicle innovation, we’re
committed to working with the government, local authorities, and other stakeholders operating within
PHTM MARCH 2025
While the transition to zero-exhaust-emission taxis is far from complete, the success we’ve seen so far - both in emissions reduction and in making electric taxis a viable choice for operators - has been supported by the PiTG. As this support comes to an end, it’s critical that we reflect on the progress and pace of change in the taxi trade and what is at stake if we do not continue to support drivers, and passengers, in these critical transitionary years.
Together, we can ensure a sustainable future for the taxi industry and a cleaner environment for generations to come.
Following on from the lobbying efforts of LEVC and its industry partners…
The Government has confirmed its short-term commitment to extend the Plug-in Taxi Grant (PiTG) for a further twelve months at a level of £4,000 per new vehicle, effective 6th April 2025. While this does represent a disappointing reduction in funding, drivers can still make the most of the current £6,000 grant and additional LEVC retail offers in March ahead of the deadline.
LEVC hopes that the forthcoming Taxi and Private Hire Action Plan refresh, due to be published by TfL in the coming weeks, will set the longer-term regulatory direction and policy intention needed to secure and build a strong future for the taxi trade in London and in cities across the UK.
LEVC will continue to play a key role in contributing to the UK’s decarbonisation goals through the TX, the world’s most advanced zero-exhaust emission capable taxi, designed, developed and manufactured in the Midlands at LEVC’s state-of- the-art Ansty facility.
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