Taxicard exemption for low traffic neighbourhoods piloted in Hackney

Taxi users with long-term mobility difficulties or severe visual impairments will now get an automatic exemption through six bus gates in Hackney’s low traffic neighbourhoods.

The scheme is being trialled in partnership between Hackney Council, London Councils, the Taxicard scheme operator ComCab and enforcement camera operator Yunex Traffic. If the pilot is a success there is potential for a wider roll-out to the rest of London.

It will apply to Taxicard users, a scheme that provides...

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