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Anti-car councils in London 'undermining public trust' after spending thousands on taxis for staff

London councils such as Ealing and Hackney, which have introduced measures limiting car use, have collectively incurred taxi expenses totaling tens of thousands of pounds for employee travel between 2020 and 2023.
In 2019, Ealing Council officially recognized the climate crisis, while Hackney implemented low-traffic neighbourhoods that now cover 70 percent of its streets as part of efforts to decrease car usage.
Both councils restrict car transport to essential cases such as equipment moving or accessibility needs but have still spent at least £30,000 and nearly £20,000 respectively on taxi costs.
Hackney Council revealed that its taxi expenses averaged £16 per day last year and highlighted that the vast majority of its employees commute by walking, cycling, or utilizing public transportation.
This discrepancy has drawn criticism from watchdogs who say such actions undermine public trust in councils’ anti-car policies.

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