HomeTaxi NewsCAPPING NUMBERS: The growth of London private hire industry ‘UNSUSTAINABLE’ warns TfL...

CAPPING NUMBERS: The growth of London private hire industry ‘UNSUSTAINABLE’ warns TfL Transport Commissioner

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London’s transport landscape is at a crossroads, with growing calls for national government to intervene and cap the number of private hire vehicles (PHVs) operating in the capital. Transport for London (TfL) has warned that the unchecked expansion of the sector, now exceeding 100,000 vehicles, threatens long-term sustainability for drivers, passengers, and the city’s roads.

The Case for Legislative Change as PHV Numbers SurgeImage Credit: www.taxi-point.co.uk

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