Petition · past parliament
Protect the endangered black cab taxi and its drivers.
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
The British icon, the black cab taxi is in grave danger of being driven off our streets.
Due to new emission regulations imposed by the European Union, TFL & Birmingham City Council are forcing up to 43% of taxis off the road.
Thus forcing drivers to fork out £60,000 or find a new job.
Due to new emission regulations imposed by the European Union, TFL & Birmingham City Council are forcing up to 43% of taxis off the road.
Thus forcing drivers to fork out £60,000 or find a new job.
The government is currently offering just £7,500 towards the cost of a new zero emission taxi which is expected to cost around £60,000.
This latest blow to the taxi trade means drivers who cannot afford to buy a new taxi will be forced into unemployment and strain our welfare system further.
I propose a rolling phase out of older taxis, with new licensing being resctricted to new zero emission taxis whilst older vehicles are allowed in service as long as they are road worthy.
This latest blow to the taxi trade means drivers who cannot afford to buy a new taxi will be forced into unemployment and strain our welfare system further.
I propose a rolling phase out of older taxis, with new licensing being resctricted to new zero emission taxis whilst older vehicles are allowed in service as long as they are road worthy.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because elements of the issue you raise are not the responsibility of the Government or Parliament. Air quality in London is the responsibility of the London Assembly. Transport for London or the relevant local council in other cities are responsible for the regulation of taxis and private higher vehicles. Transport for London is accountable to the London Assembly.
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You could start a new petition asking the Government or Parliament to take a different action to protect black cab taxis. For example, you could start a new petition asking the UK Government to provide more help to cover the cost of a new zero emissions taxi.
Timeline
| 19 Feb 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Mar 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
2 Mar 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.