# The Local Services (Operation by Taxis) 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 1985 Act) which apply in relation to a taxi licensed under section 37 of the Town Policies Clauses Act 1847 when 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/1986/567/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-services-operation-by-taxis-regulations-1986/note
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