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22.10.2026 · 18:59 · Road transport

TfL consults on requiring electric vehicles for new ride-hailing licences from 2028

Transport for London has opened a consultation on stricter licensing rules for ride-hailing services. The proposal would require newly licensed vehicles to be fully electric from 2028, with a later deadline for wheelchair-accessible vehicles, if adopted.

TfL consults on requiring electric vehicles for new ride-hailing licences from 2028

Transport for London (TfL) has launched a consultation on stricter licensing rules for ride-hailing services such as Uber.

Under the proposal, all newly licensed vehicles would need to be fully electric from 2028.

Wheelchair-accessible vehicles would have a transition period until July 2030.

TfL is considering the changes as part of its licensing rules, but the proposal is still under consultation.

Sourceelectrive · Tier B ↗Source publication time: 22 Oct 2026 · 14:30