Written question asked by Lord Higgins (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 January 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 February 2017. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 31 January 2017 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Taxis: Greater London

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of levels of congestion and pollution in London, whether they will take urgent steps to ensure that Transport for London has powers to limit the numbers of private hire vehicles they license, if possible without legislation.

Answer: The Government supports choice for consumers, and wants to see both taxis and private hire vehicles prosper in London and elsewhere. The Mayor and Transport for London, together with the police and local authorities, have a range of tools available to them to deal with congestion and vehicle pollution. Effective use of these tools will allow both licensed taxi and private hire vehicles to lawfully meet the demands of London’s travelling public.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL4755
Session: 2016-17
Related items: Taxis: Greater London
Friday, 7 April 2017
Written questions
House of Lords; Taxis: Greater London
Friday, 7 April 2017
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House of Lords
Subjects: Licensing Greater London Powers Taxis Transport for London
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk