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Written question asked by Apsana Begum (Labour) on Thursday, 21 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026. It was answered by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Friday, 5 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Taxis: Driverless Vehicles

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has had discussions with trade unions representing workers in the taxicab or private hire vehicle sectors regarding the proposed rollout of driverless vehicles.

Answer

The Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) has engaged with trade unions as part of its wider stakeholder engagement programme supporting implementation of the Automated Vehicles Act 2024, including through consultation on the Automated Passenger Services permitting scheme.

Unite the Union sits on CCAV’s Expert Advisory Panel, providing a formal mechanism for workforce perspectives to inform the development of automated vehicle policy and regulation alongside industry, academic and other stakeholders.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3807
Session
2026-27
Related items
CCAV Expert Advisory Panel
Monday, 15 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Taxis: Driverless Vehicles
Monday, 15 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Trade unions Taxis Driverless vehicles
Link
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