Private Hire Meters..?
As a former Taxi & Private Hire Driver, it surprises me that Private Hire cars being operated without a meter is being brought up. In the region where I used to work (not in London I might add), private hire cars did not have to have a meter as they are only booked in advance. A price is often negotiated for the trip before it takes place. Some companies do fit meters to private hires, but it's not a requirement if the fare is pre-negotiated. The law is different for Hackney Carriages where you charge for roll-off, distance and waiting times; in this case an approved meter must be fitted. Some local authorities even stipulate what meters you can and cannot use.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
