Request ID: FOI-0896-2122 Date published: 12 August 2021
You asked
We would like to request a breakdown of the vehicles you currently have licensed as PHVs. Out of the total PHVs you license we would like to know the made (what company makes them - Mercedes/BMW/Audi etc) and the model of vehicle (i.e. s-class/v-class/e-class for Mercedes etc).
This will drastically help us in our TfL emissions compliance and help our chauffeurs who have significant costs.
We answered
Our Ref: FOI-0896-2122
Thank you for your request received on 3 August 2021 asking for information about current licensed private hire vehicles (PHVs).
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm we do hold the information you require.
In accordance with the FOI Act, we are not obliged to supply the information you have requested as it is subject to a statutory exemption to the right of access to information, under Section 22 of the Act.
In this instance the exemption has been applied as the information you have requested is intended for future publication. It is anticipated the results will be published on our website before the end of the summer: https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/taxis-and-private-hire/licensing/licensing-information#on-this-page-2.
This exemption is subject to a public interest test, which requires us to assess whether the public interest in applying the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosure. In this instance, it is considered that the public interest favours the publication of this information, in context and according to the pre-determined schedule, rather than in response to your request, to ensure the information is provided accurately and in an accessible manner.
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
