Request ID: FOI-1774-2425 Date published: 19 September 2024
You asked
Please could you supply me with any emails regarding a faulty sensor on the Speedometer on the tx4.
From LTI and LTC, and also the main dealers for the above vehicle.
This is a matter of urgency
Clarification received 06/09/2024: The fault on the TX4 taxi from the 2006-2017 regarding the whole period.
These emails are from either LTC/LTI, or any of the main dealerships serving the TFL licensing area between those companies and TfL
The fault in general is in relation to the Speedometer sensor.
If this is not clear I would be glad for someone to call me and I will explain in greater depth.
We answered
TfL Ref: FOI-1774-2425
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 30th August 2024 asking for emails in the period 2006-2017 about a faulty sensor on the speedometer on the tx4. Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy.
Specifically you asked:
“Please could you supply me with any emails regarding a faulty sensor on the Speedometer on the tx4. From LTI and LTC, and also the main dealers for the above vehicle.”
On 6th September 2024 you clarified that:
“The fault on the TX4 taxi from the 2006-2017 regarding the whole period. These emails are from either LTC/LTI, or any of the main dealerships serving the TFL licensing area between those companies and TfL. The fault in general is in relation to the Speedometer sensor.”
And;
“The fault is between the sensor and Speedometer, which is caused by an off market in-car charger affecting the Speedometer. I know there was a fault on the taxis made between 2006-2017 inclusive.”
We have carried out a search and I can confirm that we do not hold the information you have requested. Please note that in compliance with the requirements of data protection legislation and other relevant information governance legislation, our standard retention period for emails is seven years.
Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.
Yours sincerely,
David Wells FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
