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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order contains in its Annex the London (British Rail) Taxi Sharing Scheme.

The Scheme applies to taxis standing for hire or hired at the authorised places designated in the Schedule—the forecourts of Waterloo and Paddington stations—for journeys to the other stations indicated in the Schedule (paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Annex).

Taxis available for hire under the Scheme are to display a sign containing the words “Shared Taxi” (paragraphs 3 and 4). The fares payable are specified in paragraph 6 and the Schedule.

Paragraphs 5 and 7 to 10 contain supplementary provisions relating to the arrangements for shared services, obligatory hirings, luggage, the route to be followed and touting.