00:01Transport for London wants all London minicabs to be fully electric by 2030,
00:06but industry representatives warn the proposals could be difficult to achieve.
00:10TfL says around 70% of private-hire vehicles in the capital are already electric. Under the plans,
00:17newly licensed vehicles would need to be zero emission from July 2028,
00:21with wheelchair-accessible vehicles given until July 2030.
00:26The Licensed Private Hire Car Association says charging costs and a lack of infrastructure
00:31are major obstacles for drivers. TfL forecasts the changes could cut carbon dioxide emissions
00:36from minicabs by 35% over 10 years. The proposals are now subject to consultation.
