How many diesel only PH vehicles were licensed throughout the whole of 2018.

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TfL Ref: FOI-2860-1819

Thank you for your email received by Transport for London (TfL) on 17 January 2019.

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:

How many “diesel only” private hire vehicles were licensed throughout the whole of 2018?

Since 1 January 2018 all private hire vehicles (PHVs) licensed for the first time must have a Euro 6 petrol or diesel engine, or a Euro 4 petrol-hybrid engine.  Out of 87,170 private hire vehicles licensed in 2018, 46,001 (52.77%) were diesel only. Of the 46,001 diesel only vehicles licensed in 2018, 8,367 (18.2%) were licenced for the first time.

More information on emission standard for private hire vehicles can be found on our website at:

www.tfl.gov.uk/info-for/taxis-and-private-hire/emissions-standards-for-phvs

On 8 April 2019, the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will launch in central London to help improve air quality and the health of Londoners.

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Eva Hextall

FOI Case Officer

FOI Case Management Team

General Counsel

Transport for London

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