Part VPublic Transport

Taxis

33Designated transport facilities

1

In this section “a franchise agreement” means a contract entered into by the operator of a designated transport facility for the provision by the other party to the contract of hire car services—

a

for members of the public using any part of the transport facility; and

b

which involve vehicles entering any part of that facility.

2

The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for the application of any taxi provision in relation to—

a

vehicles used for the provision of services under a franchise agreement; or

b

the drivers of such vehicles.

3

Any regulations under subsection (2) may apply any taxi provision with such modifications as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

4

In this section—

  • “designated” means designated for the purposes of this section by an order made by the Secretary of State;

  • “hire car” has such meaning as may be prescribed;

  • “operator”, in relation to a transport facility, means any person who is concerned with the management or operation of the facility;

  • “taxi provision” means any provision of—

    1. a

      this Act, or

    2. b

      regulations made in pursuance of section 20(2A) of the [1982 c. 45.] Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982,

    which applies in relation to taxis or the drivers of taxis; and

  • “transport facility” means any premises which form part of any port, airport, railway station or bus station.