(1)In this Act the expression “stage carriage” has the same meaning as in the M1Metropolitan Public Carriage Act, 1869, as amended by this Act, the expression “cab” has the same meaning as the expression “hackney carriage” has in that Act, the expression “fare” includes any payment to be made for the carriage of luggage on a cab, and any other payment to be made in respect of the hire of a cab, [F1the expression “London cab order” has the same meaning as in the Metropolitan Public Carriage Act 1869] and the expression “taximeter” means any appliance for measuring the time or distance for which a cab is used, or for measuring both time and distance, which is for the time being approved for the purpose by or on behalf of [F2Transport for London].
(2)It is hereby declared that for the purposes of any Act relating to hackney carriages, . . . F3, or cabs, in London, the expressions “hackney carriage,” . . . F3 or “cab” include any such vehicle, whether drawn or propelled by animal or mechanical power . . . F4
(3)In this Act the expression “London” means the Metropolitan Police District and the City of London.
[F5(4)Any power to make a London cab order under or by virtue of this Act includes power to vary or revoke a previous such order.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 6(1) inserted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 253, Sch. 20 Pt. I para. 6(5)(a) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 2(2)(c), Sch. Pt. 3
F2Words in s. 6(1) substituted (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 253, Sch. 20 Pt. I para. 6(5)(b) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 2(2)(c), Sch. Pt. 3
F3Words repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1976 (c. 16), Sch. 1 pt. XVII
F4Words repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1927 (c. 42)
F5S. 6(4) added (3.7.2000) by 1999 c. 29, s. 253, Sch. 20 Pt. I para. 6(6) (with Sch. 12 para. 9(1)); S.I. 2000/801, art. 2(2)(c), Sch. Pt. 3
Marginal Citations