Section 168 Assistance dogs in taxis

(1)

This section imposes duties on the driver of a taxi which has been hired—

(a)

by or for a disabled person who is accompanied by an assistance dog, or

(b)

by another person who wishes to be accompanied by a disabled person with an assistance dog.

(2)

The driver must—

(a)

carry the disabled person's dog and allow it to remain with that person;

(b)

not make F1, or propose to make, any additional charge for doing so.

(3)

The driver of a taxi commits an offence by failing to comply with a duty imposed by this section.

(4)

A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.

Annotations

F1: Words in s. 168(2)(b) inserted (28.6.2022) by Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Act 2022 (c. 29), ss. 5(2), 6(2)