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Industry London now has more electrified black cabs than diesel taxis

London now has more electrified black cabs than diesel taxis

LEVC's TX extended-range EV now makes up more than 40 percent of all black cabs in London, with 6,000 vehicles operating in the city.
By Brian Potter 8 March 2023
Green All new minicabs in London must be hybrid or electric under new rule

All new minicabs in London must be hybrid or electric under new rule

New rules ensure all new private hire vehicles can drive at least 10 miles on electricity alone.
By Hyundai 6 January 2023
Aftermarket / Tuning Luxurious London taxi by Kahn costs from £99,000

Luxurious London taxi by Kahn costs from £99,000

And it also comes in an LHD configuration.
By Brian Potter 9 December 2022
Government UK: New rules to stop disabled passengers being overcharged in taxis

UK: New rules to stop disabled passengers being overcharged in taxis

The new rules are already in force in England, Scotland and Wales.
By James Fossdyke 6 July 2022
Industry UK: Addison Lee orders 450 Volkswagen ID.4

UK: Addison Lee orders 450 Volkswagen ID.4

The company intends to switch its entire taxi fleet to electric by 2023.
By Brian Potter 30 September 2021
For Sale 1989 London taxi with Chevy V8 is a weird way to spend £30,000

1989 London taxi with Chevy V8 is a weird way to spend £30,000

It has hydraulics on all fours because why not?
By Brian Potter 23 September 2021
Industry LEVC celebrates 5,000th TX sale

LEVC celebrates 5,000th TX sale

The bad news is that the momentum decreased.
By Mark Kane 22 March 2021
Rumours Rumour: London Electric Vehicle Company suspends supplier payments

Rumour: London Electric Vehicle Company suspends supplier payments

Unofficial news reveals how challenging the situation might be after just a few weeks of lockdown.
By Mark Kane 29 April 2020
Commercial Vehicles LEVC TX black cabs turn red for Azerbaijan

LEVC TX black cabs turn red for Azerbaijan

Baku Taxi Service ordered 100 LEVC TX in "Tupelo Red" to stand out.
By Mark Kane 16 March 2020
Corporate / Financial LEVC more than doubled plug-in TX Taxi sales in 2019

LEVC more than doubled plug-in TX Taxi sales in 2019

More than 2,500 plug-in taxi sales and a high growth rate are a decent starting point for 2020.
By Mark Kane 15 January 2020
Official LEVC Taxi heads to Japan

LEVC Taxi heads to Japan

The new London Taxi adds Japan to its growing list of international destinations.
By Dominik Wilde 13 January 2020
Safety Unlicensed cabs are risk to life at Christmas, councils claim

Unlicensed cabs are risk to life at Christmas, councils claim

Authorities are urging people to make sure their taxi is licensed.
By James Fossdyke 25 December 2019
Safety Taxi reforms 'urgently needed' as driver numbers rise, says councils

Taxi reforms 'urgently needed' as driver numbers rise, says councils

Local Government Association says the rules are needed to boost safety.
By James Fossdyke 11 November 2019
Official LEVC celebrates 2,500th TX Taxi milestone

LEVC celebrates 2,500th TX Taxi milestone

The 2,500th new London Taxi went on show in Trafalgar Square.
By Dominik Wilde 1 August 2019
Green Cabbies snap up first of £30m of incentives to go green

Cabbies snap up first of £30m of incentives to go green

The first 1,250 grants for electric taxis have been taken.
By James Fossdyke 11 July 2019
Green Government cuts tax on electric taxis in bid to increase uptake

Government cuts tax on electric taxis in bid to increase uptake

Move will save cabbies buying the LEVC TX electric taxi some £320 a year.
By James Fossdyke 8 July 2019
BA introduces electric taxis at Heathrow

BA introduces electric taxis at Heathrow

Premium customers can now make their connections without increasing their carbon footprint.
By James Fossdyke 29 January 2019
Green London Taxi-based van delayed

London Taxi-based van delayed

It's no longer be taxi-based, either.
By Dominik Wilde 10 January 2019
Green Taxis and hybrids to lose London Congestion Charge exemption

Taxis and hybrids to lose London Congestion Charge exemption

New measures are designed to improve air quality in the capital.
By James Fossdyke 20 December 2018
Celebrity / Entertainment Noel Edmonds dodged traffic by illegally driving a taxi in Bristol

Noel Edmonds dodged traffic by illegally driving a taxi in Bristol

The former Top Gear Host is currently appearing on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
By Dominik Wilde 30 November 2018
Official London's first all-electric taxi fleet launched

London's first all-electric taxi fleet launched

Sherbet Ride wants to save the Black Cab.
By Dominik Wilde 23 November 2018
Green New British-built electric taxi is approved for use in Paris

New British-built electric taxi is approved for use in Paris

Paris is hoping the new cab will help it wage war on air pollution.
By James Fossdyke 18 October 2018
11:42 Races and Chases Taxi drag race is of course slow but still cute

Taxi drag race is of course slow but still cute

Which of these three vehicles for hire could get you to your destination first?
By Jacob Oliva 30 September 2018
Official London taxi maker to entice police, fire brigade with new electric van

London taxi maker to entice police, fire brigade with new electric van

The police and fire brigade could help with testing starting next year.
By Dominik Wilde 12 September 2018
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