Nothing in sections 10 to 21 (with the exception of subsection (7) of section 21) of this Act shall—
(a)apply to a vehicle used for bringing passengers or goods within and taking them out of an area in respect of which the vehicle is not licensed as a taxi or a private hire car in pursuance of a contract for the hire of the vehicle made outside the area if the vehicle is not made available for hire within the area;
(b)apply to a vehicle while it is being used in connection with a funeral or wedding;
(c)apply to any vehicle while it is being used for carrying passengers under a contract for its exclusive hire for a period of not less than 24 hours.