EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations make provision under the Taxis Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (2008 c.4 (N.I.)) for the inspection, testing and sealing of approved taximeters and devices and prescribe the fee payable. The Regulations replace the existing taximeter requirement in the Public Service (Conditions of Fitness, Equipment and Use) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995.
The Regulations set out a new maximum fare, provide for the display of fares and specify the maximum charges which may be added to the fare in respect of a fifth and every additional passenger, a road toll, airport entrance or car parking charge. Where a taxi is soiled by a passenger the cost incurred for cleaning, up to a maximum of £75.00, may be charged.
In addition, the Regulations prescribe the information to be contained on receipts and set out the transitional provisions which apply in relation to public service vehicle licences.
The Department will publish, no later than 3rd February 2016, and subsequently maintain a list of approved taximeters and devices on the nidirect website at www.nidirect.gov.uk. The Driver and Vehicle Agency will on request provide copies of the list to interested parties.
An Explanatory Memorandum and a Regulatory Impact Assessment have been produced and are available from the Road Safety Division, Department of the Environment, Clarence Court, 10-18 Adelaide Street, Town Parks, Belfast BT2 8GB or may be accessed via the Office of Public Sector Information website at www.opsi.gov.uk