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EV transition divides taxi and private hire industry as infrastructure and costs raise concerns

Summary by TaxiPoint Taxi News | UK | Black Cabs

The shift to electric vehicles (EVs) remains a contentious issue within the UK’s taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) industry. A recent survey reveals that drivers in three of the UK’s 12 regions consider the EV transition the most pressing challenge facing the sector today. National Taxi and Private Hire Driver Survey respondents answered questions on EV adoption and sustainability, highlighting regional disparities in readiness for the transit…

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