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PCO Notice 16/03

Taxis converted to LPG or re-engined to Euro 3 emission standard

 The emission strategy for taxis in London is not expected to be finalised until the Energy Saving Trust (EST) has established from technology providers the availability and cost of the various options for achieving reductions in emissions on behalf of the PCO, DfT and the Mayor’s Office. Additionally, following the conclusion of the formal consultation process, discussions continue with representative organisations within the taxi trade as to the potential impact of the current proposals.

It would clearly be counterproductive to the Mayor’s air quality strategy were the delay in finalising the details to have the effect of deterring proprietors from taking advantage of existing technical options and EST funding to improve the emissions from their vehicles.

The PCO wishes to make it clear that, in the event of the emissions proposals imposing an age limit on licensed taxis, those vehicles that have been converted to liquid petroleum gas (LPG) or re-engined to Euro III standard or better prior to 31 March 2004 will be permitted to remain in service until the vehicles concerned are at least 20 years old. The position regarding vehicles converted after 31 March 2004 will be made clear as part of the final emissions strategy.

Roy Ellis

5 August 2003 Head of the Public Carriage Office