Stevenage Borough Council is working on an electric-vehicle taxi strategy to get to net zero by 2030.
TR6Create a low and zero emissions taxi strategy
Progress
On time
- Discussion
- Not started
- Initial scoping
- Planning stage
- Underway
- Continuous
Description
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.
To find out more about the planned action, please visit: Strategic Action Plan for Transport October 2021 (hccsp.org.uk)
Tasks
What has been done?
- 14.12.2023
Report to General Purposes Committee
- 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
Related actions
Summary and contacts
Timeline
Continuous
Responsible organisations
Portfolio Holder
Strategic Themes
Engagement type
Information updated 17.12.2024
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.