This week, new legislation was introduced making it a legal requirement for all black cabs to have contactless payment machines installed in their taxis.
The move is part of Sadiq Khan’s Taxi and Private Hire Action Plan, ensuring that London has a world class taxi market where all providers can thrive.
However, the surge in demand for contactless payment machines among Taxi drivers has meant that many cabbies have not been able to install the machines in time for the introduction of the new legislation.
Many black cab drivers also feel that the move has been forced upon them unwillingly.
Despite installation delays and some reluctance among taxi drivers, the new legislation is being supported by all major London taxi driver associations.
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This week, new legislation was introduced making it a legal requirement for all black cabs to have contactless payment machines installed in their taxis.
The move is part of Sadiq Khan’s Taxi and Private Hire Action Plan, ensuring that London has a world class taxi market where all providers can thrive.
However, the surge in demand for contactless payment machines among Taxi drivers has meant that many cabbies have not been able to install the machines in time for the introduction of the new legislation.
Many black cab drivers also feel that the move has been forced upon them unwillingly.
Despite installation delays and some reluctance among taxi drivers, the new legislation is being supported by all major London taxi driver associations.
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