Uber and other taxi-hailing services have contributed to a spike in CO2 emissions in London, according to a new report.

The European Federation for Transport and Environment (T&E) reports a correlation between emission rises and the number of licensed private hire vehicles (PHVs) on the capital’s roads.

Since Uber’s arrival in London, taxi and PHV trips in the city have increased by roughly 25%. The figures strongly correlate with a 23% increase in CO2 emissions for taxis and PHVs in the UK in the same period.

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