What is a Hackney Carriage?
• A Hackney Carriage can park on an authorised taxi rank • It will display a white plate on the front & rear bumpers • It can ply for hire or be hailed by prospective passengers in the controlling district • It must be driven by a licensed Hackney Carriage Driver at all times whether or not the vehicle is working • It must have an official fare meter Remember these are the only vehicles which can stop and pick you up if you hail them in the street.
