Taxi Passenger Safety
Staying Safe: Guidance for Passengers
Boston Borough Council issues licences for both Hackney Carriage (Taxis) and Private Hire Vehicles. The differences between these two types of vehicles are:-
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Hackney Carriage vehicles |
Private Hire Vehicles |
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Can be hailed in the street
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YES |
NO |
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Can stand and be hired at a Taxi Rank
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YES |
NO |
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Can be pre-booked
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YES |
YES |
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Must display a taximeter
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YES |
NO |
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Must work for a Private Hire Operator
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NO |
YES |
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Has to display a top sign
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YES |
NO |
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Has to display a “For Hire” sign in the front bottom left-hand side of the windscreen
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YES |
NO |
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Colour of Licence plate displayed on the rear of the vehicle (below the back window)
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WHITE |
YELLOW |
When using a private hire vehicle (pre-booked), passengers should always:-
- Book their journey with a Private Hire Operator;
- Confirm their booking with the driver when he/she arrives;
- Note the licence number (this can be found on the plate located on the rear of the vehicle)
- Sit in the back, behind the driver;
- Let a third party know details of their journey
When using a taxi, passengers should where possible:-
- Use a taxi rank
Please see the Passenger Information Leaflet shown below.
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