The Licensed Taxis (Hiring at Separate Fares) Order 1986

Modifications of the taxi code

4.  In its application as specified in article 3 of this Order, the taxi code shall be modified as follows:

(1) in section 52 of the 1847 Act, the words from “or if the driver” to “every proprietor” shall be omitted;

(2) any requirement in a byelaw made under section 68 of the 1847 Act or in a condition attached to a licence under section 47 of the 1976 Act that an unhired taxi shall proceed to a stand shall be satisfied if the taxi proceeds to an authorised place; and

(3) the following provisions shall not apply:

(a) any provision in so far as it prohibits the driver from touting orally at an authorised place for passengers to share the taxi with a passenger who has already requested a service at separate fares;

(b) any byelaws made under section 68 of the 1847 Act or conditions attached to licences under section 47 of the 1976 Act with the purpose in either case of regulating:

(i) the rates or fares to be paid;

(ii) the use of any taxi meter with which the vehicle is equipped;

(iii) the journey which a driver is required to undertake; or

(iv) the luggage required to be carried;

(c) any table of fares having effect pursuant to section 65(5) of the 1976 Act as if included in byelaws made under section 68 of the 1847 Act;

(d) sections 53 to 59 of the 1847 Act;

(e) sections 66 and 67 of the 1976 Act; and

(f) any provisions which have substantially similar purpose and effect to the provisions described in sub-paragraphs (b), (d) or (e) of this paragraph made by or under any local Act.