Request ID: FOI-0319-2324 Date published: 26 May 2023
You asked
I would like to make a request under the Freedom of Information act for the following information:
Motor Vehicles registered for public hire i.e. Taxi/Private Hire/Hackney Carriage that were either issued a new or renewal licence in the period 1st February 2023 to 30th April 2023.
Specifically, I would like to know:
Vehicle registration number
Manufacturer (Make)
Model
Licence issue date
Licence expiry date
We answered
Our Ref: FOI-0319-2324
Thank you for your request received on 3 May 2023 asking for further information about taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs).
Your request will be processed in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm that we the information you require. You asked for:
Motor Vehicles registered for public hire i.e. Taxi/Private Hire/Hackney Carriage that were either issued a new or renewal licence in the period 1st February 2023 to 30th April 2023.
Specifically, I would like to know: Vehicle registration number Manufacturer (Make) Model Licence issue date Licence expiry date
The information you have requested is contained within the attached spreadsheet. All vehicles are licensed in London by Transport for London.
However, please note that taxi and private hire vehicles are licensed on an annual basis and where there is a period of relicensing some data in the vehicle records are overwritten to reflect the new licence. Therefore, the information provided in the accompanying attachment is a snapshot of all licensed taxi and private hire vehicles as of 6 February 2023. This is the most recent data we hold.
If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for any reason, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.
Yours sincerely
Gemma Jacob Senior FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
