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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 Taxi Sharing Scheme. The Scheme applies to taxis standing for hire or hired at the authorised places designated in paragraph 1(1) of the Scheme.

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 5 and Schedules 1 and 2.

Paragraphs 6 to 11 contain supplementary provisions relating to fare and conversion tables, obligatory hirings, arrangements for a shared service, cessation of availability for hire, luggage, and route to be followed.

The Order also revokes the Heathrow and London (British Rail) Taxi Sharing Scheme Orders.