TR6Create and implement a low and zero emissions taxi strategy

Progress

On time

Stevenage Borough Council is working on an electric-vehicle taxi strategy to get to net zero by 2030.

SBC are working with partners across Hertfordshire through the Hertfordshire Climate Change and Sustainability Partnership (hccsp.org.uk) (HCCSP), to facilitate a move to battery electric vehicle taxis across the county.

14/12/2023
Report to General Purposes Committee
The GPC approved the post-consultation draft of the new policy so we intend to phase-in the new requirements on vehicle emissions over a transitional period.
14/11/2023
Second public consultation on the draft revised policy and conditions.
28/02/2023
Initial Taxi Policy Public Consultation
Consulting on a proposed revision of the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licences issued by the Council. Consultation - Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licences (stevenage.gov.uk)
The consultation was re-launched with a longer response period in August 2023