Asked whether the transport strategy requires a reduction in the overall number of private hire vehicles on London's roads to deliver its objectives, a TfL spokesman would not provide a direct answer to our question — saying only that the aim is to «make sure that whatever developments happen in the industry they complement the goals in the mayor's transport strategy». (techcrunch.com)
However TfL does say it is now considering the «impact and feasibility» of removing the Congestion Charge exemption for private hire vehicles in central London — again as a measure to tackle pollution and reduce congestion. (beta.techcrunch.com)
Uber's dramatic growth in London has seen the number of private hire vehicles on the capital's roads surge by 26pc over the past two years. (telegraph.co.uk)