City of London Corporation Approves Permanent Black Cab Access Through Bank Junction
The City of London Corporation has voted to make permanent the trial allowing licensed black cabs to access Bank Junction on weekdays, specifically for east-west travel between Poultry and Cornhill. This decision reverses previous restrictions implemented in 2017 that banned most traffic, including taxis, from the junction during peak hours (7 am to 7 pm, Monday to Friday). The trial, which began in July 2025, was initiated against officers' advice. A report assessing the trial's impact presented mixed findings, noting improvements in taxi availability around Bank but also indicating a potential increase in annual casualties, though no recorded collision involved a taxi. A public consultation revealed overwhelming support for continued black cab access, with 88% of nearly 4,000 respondents in favor, largely comprising taxi drivers and passengers.
