Taxi & Private Hire Vehicle Emission & Age Policy |
Taxi & Private Hire Vehicle Emissions Consultation
Air pollution levels in parts of Northampton exceed legal limits. This air pollution is currently having a negative effect on the health of the population of the town as detailed in the recent draft Northampton Low Emission Strategy. The Council is developing a low emissions strategy to coordinate actions to reduce this problem. Along with other public service vehicles, taxis and private hire vehicles contribute to air pollution in the Borough. In order to reduce this impact it is proposed to introduce a policy to control the emissions from taxis and private hire vehicles.
We are keen to obtain views on the planned policy and the timescales proposed for the introduction of the proposed changes.