Our ref: FOI-2377-2425

Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 24 October 2024 asking for PCO car requirements.

Your request has been considered under the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and our information access policy. 

I can confirm that we do hold the information you require. You asked:

Can you still licence a plug-in hybrid vehicle that has not been licenced previously for PCO after December 2024.

In accordance with section 21 of the FOI Act, we are not obliged to supply you with a copy of the requested information as it is already accessible to you elsewhere. Please see the answer on our website via the following link: https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/taxis-and-private-hire/licensing/private-hire-vehicle-licence, which states ‘Since 1 January 2023 all PHVs licensed for the first time must be zero emission capable (ZEC) and meet the Euro 6 emissions standard’.

On the same webpage there is further information regarding these requirements, and additionally there is a link to our vehicle inspection manual: https://content.tfl.gov.uk/vehicle-licence-inspection-manual.pdf, that contains information regarding first licensing requirements in Section - 1.2 PHV first licencing information.

If you are not satisfied with this response please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.

Yours sincerely,

Tahsin Prima

FOI Case Officer

General Counsel

Transport for London