RMT London Taxi Driver Branch Sets Out Demands On Law Commission Review
Submitted by Admin on 25 April, 2013 - 01:41We note the interim statement from the Law Commission on its consideration of taxi and private hire
legislation.
We welcome the indication that the Commission will recommend retaining the distinction between taxis and
private hire vehicles (PHVs). We are concerned, however, that the replacement of the concept of ‘plying for hire’ with the concept of ‘pre-booking’ may dilute this distinction and allow private hire vehicles to encroach on taxi drivers’ work. (paragraph 5)