Freenow calls for more UK taxi EV support despite 70 per cent zero emission trip share

Freenow by Lyft reports that roughly 70 per cent of taxi trips in the UK are now completed using electric or zero emission capable vehicles, yet the company's UK general manager Danny O'Gorman is calling for additional government support to overcome barriers. The primary challenge cited is the high upfront cost of EVs for taxi drivers, who rely on their vehicles as core business assets. The appeal comes as the UK works toward its 2050 net zero target.

Why it matters: A 70 per cent zero emission trip share in one major operator's fleet signals strong demand for charging infrastructure in urban taxi hubs, yet persistent cost barriers mean public procurement bodies and charge point operators may need to factor in targeted incentives or depot solutions to sustain fleet electrification at scale.