What is a Hackney?
With a Hackney Carriage you may pick up passengers from either a taxi rank or from in the street. You must display a taxi sign on the roof, with the light illuminated if available for hire. A taximeter must also be fitted. You must display a plate, securely fastened to the rear of the vehicle, stating the district in which you are licensed, the number of passengers you are licensed to carry, and the vehicle details i.e. Hackney Carriage vehicle registration.
