To ensure sufficient EV infrastructure is available for the taxi trade in their conversion to electric vehicles.
Disagreement with policy G
Summary
- Disagreement with policy G (to ensure sufficient EV infrastructure is available for the taxi trade in the conversion to electric vehicles) is highest amongst those aged 25-34 and 55-74, males, those whose main vehicle is not an EV, and those with a disability
- The main reason respondents disagree with policy G is because they are generally not in support of EV (27%), for example feeling it is not the most eco-friendly approach or that it’s unaffordable
- 14% disagree due to the cost to the council/ public, whilst 11% feel that the taxi trade should have private charging points
- 8% each feel that EVs are not suitable for the taxi trade, and that this attention should be given to public transport instead
Who disagrees with policy G?
Base: (top to bottom) | Total sample: 410 | Age: 23*, 53, 67, 107, 88, 28* | Sex: 227, 135 | EV ownership: 88, 272, 37 | Postcode: 31, 61, 47, 99, 65, 48 | Disability: 68, 292 | *Caution small base
This chart shows the proportion of respondents who disagree with policy G (To ensure sufficient EV infrastructure is available for the taxi trade in their conversion to electric vehicles):
9% of the total sample.
13% of those aged 25-34, 6% of those aged 35-44, 3% of those aged 45-54, 9% of those aged 55-64, 10% of those aged 65-74, and 4% of those aged 75 and over.
9% of males and 3% of females.
2% of those whose main vehicle is electric, 12% of those whose main vehicle is not electric and 5% of those who do not have regular use of a motor vehicle.
6% of those in PO1, 8% of those in PO2, 11% of those in PO3, 9% of those in PO4, 8% of those in PO5, and 8% of those in PO6.
18% of those with a disability and 6% of those without a disability.
Why do you disagree with policy G?
Base: Respondents who disagree with policy G (37)
| wdt_ID | Key themes | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Generally not in support of EV e.g. not the most eco-friendly, invasive technology, unaffordable | 27 |
| 2 | Cost to the council / public | 14 |
| 3 | They should have private charging points | 11 |
| 4 | EVs are not suitable for taxi trade | 8 |
| 5 | This attention should be given to public transport instead | 8 |
| 6 | Will not be beneficial to residents | 5 |
| 14 | Does not need to be rushed for 2025 anymore | 5 |
| 15 | Other e.g. too few charge points suggested | 8 |
| 16 | No relevant comment / no comment | 19 |