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There are two types of vehicle that carry passengers in the Hackney Carriage (Taxi) and Private Hire industry.
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Hackney Carriage (TAXI)
These are ordinary saloon cars, M.P.V.s or London style taxis carrying a WHITE PLATE on the rear and a roof light saying "TAXI".

These TAXIS can be found on any TAXI Rank, can be hailed / flagged down in the street.
Must have a sealed and tested meter.
Fares are set by the local council.
Driver must wear a badge.
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Private Hire Vehicles
These are saloon cars or M.P.V's carrying a RED PLATE on the rear and RED DOOR SIGNS.

They are not TAXIS.
These can only be booked by telephone through their firm's office and cannot be hailed / flagged down on the street or approached in the street at anytime.
Fares are not set by the council, however many have installed meter's in the car.
Drivers must wear a badge.
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Customers please note,,,,,,, if you flag down a Private Hire Vehicle and the driver is stupid enough or greedy enough to stop and take you, you are not insured in the event of an accident.