# The Local Services (Operation by Taxis) (London) Regulations 1986, Note: 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1986/566/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-services-operation-by-taxis-london-regulations-1986/note
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