Black-cab drivers say it's cheaper to run hybrid taxis on petrol because of rising electricity prices.
Drivers are subject to a 20% VAT charge at street charging points, compared with 5% if they charge at home.
All private hire vehicles licensed for the first time in 2023 have to to be zero emission capable as part of theBut there are calls for the government and TfL to step in to reduce VAT on charging points, to make these plans achievable. James Farrar, founder of the ADCU union, which represents private hire drivers, said most drivers in London "do not have the luxury of access to charge points at home".
"With petrol now at parity with electric, there is no incentive for taxi drivers to take hours out of their day to recharge like private hire drivers must".In a statement TfL said that while it was a matter for the government it "support the lowering of VAT so that it is consistent between public charging points and home charging use'.
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