Sadiq Khan may give up armoured car as part of clampdown on SUVs in London

Sadiq Khan says large cars such as SUVs pose a greater danger to pedestrians, particularly children Photograph: Crispin Hughes/Alamy

The London mayor, Sadiq Khan, has said he would be encouraging the Met to abandon his armoured car in favour of a smaller vehicle as he signalled a clampdown on driving SUVs in London.

Khan and Transport for London are considering options including additional charges on outsize vehicles to tackle the increasing numbers of SUVs on London’s roads, primarily to address road safety but also to address concerns about parking and congestion.