TX4 taxis
Request ID: FOI-1859-1819
Date published: 12 November 2018
You asked
I would like information about used purpose built TX4 taxis. I would like to know whether or not a TX4 taxi can be issued with a London licence plate, if the vehicle in question has previously been licensed by a licensing authority other than TfL. I am unable to find relevant information in either TfL's 'Conditions of Fitness' document (Issue V.9) or in TfL's 'Guidance Notes on Taxi Licensing'.
We answered
TfL Ref: FOI-1859-1819
Thank you for your email received on 15 October asking for information regarding licensed taxi and private hire drivers.
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 hold the information you require. You asked:
I would like to know whether or not a TX4 taxi can be issued with a London licence plate, if the vehicle in question has previously been licensed by a licensing authority other than TfL. I am unable to find relevant information in either TfL's 'Conditions of Fitness' document (Issue V.9) or in TfL's 'Guidance Notes on Taxi Licensing'.
Information on our licensing criteria for taxi vehicles can be found on our website at the following location: https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/taxis-and-private-hire/licensing/apply-for-a-taxi-vehicle-licence, with additional information regarding our vehicle emission standards available here: www.tfl.gov.uk/info-for/taxis-and-private-hire/emissions-standards-for-taxis.
Our Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Licence Inspection manual is also published online and can be found here: http://content.tfl.gov.uk/vehicle-licence-inspection-manual.pdf.
As stated on page 13 of our Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle Licence Inspection manual: “commencing 1 January 2018 taxi vehicles presented for licensing for the first time in London must be zero emission capable (ZEC).”
It is irrelevant whether a taxi vehicle has previously been licensed by another licensing authority. Taxis less than 15 years old which have not previously been licensed by Transport for London must meet our emission requirements.
In accordance with s21 of the FOI Act, we are not obliged to supply the requested information if it is already accessible to you elsewhere.
Please see attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.
Yours sincerely
Melissa Nichols
FOI Case Officer
FOI Case Management Team
General Counsel
Transport for London
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