Taxi Driver Online

Hi all,

Apologies if this is in the wrong section.

I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction as I am totally lost on where to turn.

I have been invited to an interview for a role within Taxi Licensing. I have been given a handful of questions to complete and bring with me on my attendance. I've managed to answer everyone, except this:

[Q] Summarise the key legislation governing taxi drivers and vehicles and private hire drivers and vehicles.

Could some kind soul please direct me on any publications regarding relevant legislation?

Much appreciated

Thats easy to answer, taxi drivers are the good guys who are allowed to pick up from anywhere
Private hire drivers and only allowed to pick up pre booked punters, and mainly drive shed saloons

I you cant answer that then just maybe your applying for the wrong job?

Skips wrong, Taxis are used only when the passenger forgets to book a PH in advance.

hes even MORE wrong than that

a Pre-booked PH can pick up anywhere, anytime

a "taxi" can only take a flagdown in its own LA (Licensing Area/Authority)

youd think Skippy would know this

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Hackney carriages

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vic ... -carriages

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The only knowledge of legislation I have is criminal, taxi legislation is new to me.

Thanks folks, after hitting Google for hour's on end I've managed to piece together some form of responce

The main forms of legislation outside London are currently the Local Government Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1976 & The Town Police Clauses Act 1847 - there are numerous other acts which concern taxis ranging from 1847 to the current date - too many to go through.

You should read through the Law Commission documents on the subject as they will give a brief glimpse!

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Hi
I have no idea when your interview may be but as an ex LA Licensing Officer you would be welcome to give me a call tomorrow.Contact me on 07443 452053

You Ex Police maybe?

Those licensed under the 1847 act can ply in their manor, those licensed under the 1847 act and the 1976 act can take or receive bookings from anywhere.

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