http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/16-17/127/section/16London Hackney Carriage (No. 2) Act 1853 (repealed)An Act . . . to make Provision as to the Charge for the Hire of Hackney Carriages in certain Cases.1974-06-01texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2014-03-20Expert Participation2004-07-22F116F1 Proprietors of hackney carriages withdrawing carriages from hire beyond a certain time liable to a penalty.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .