Explanatory note

By section 12 of the Transport Act 1985, provision is made for the use of taxis to provide local services. Regulation 4 prescribes the provisions of the “taxi code” (defined in section 13(3) of the Act) which apply in relation to a taxi licensed under section 6 of the Metropolitan Public Carriage Act 1869 when it is being so used. Regulation 5 makes provision regarding the display of notices and of a fare table.