London consults on electric-only private-hire vehicles from 2028

Transport for London is consulting on plans to require newly licensed private-hire vehicles in London to be fully electric from 2028.

TfL has plans for London. Newly licensed cars would be electric. This would start in 2028.

TfL says the plans support clean cars. TfL says they will improve air.

The consultation will close on 2 December 2026.

Wheelchair-accessible cars would have more time. They would be electric by July 2030.

TfL estimates lower nitrogen oxide pollution. It could fall by 9% in ten years.

TfL estimates lower carbon dioxide pollution. It could fall by 35% in ten years.

Section: London

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