Submitted on Sunday 19th February 2017
Rejected on Thursday 2nd March 2017
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Protect the endangered black cab taxi and its drivers.
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.
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.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
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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