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Do taxis have to carry hay?
A favourite nub of London ‘trivia’ goes: it is illegal for London cabbies to drive around without a bale of hay in their boot. Kind of: The London Hackney Carriage Act 1831 states that cab drivers faced a 20 shilling fine for not providing victuals for their own horses. The law wasn’t repealed until 1976.
Do Hackney carriages have to carry hay?
Urban Myth has it that London Taxis still have to carry a bale of hay in their boot to be legal. The London Hackney Carriage Act made it illegal for drivers to feed their horse, unless it was from a bag or corn or hay from their hands. Presumably this was to prevent traffic jams in the street whilst they refuelled.
Why are taxi cabs in Queensland are required to carry a bale of hay in the trunk?
Hay bales in the boot The law was a throwback to when taxis were horse-drawn and it was a requirement to have food onboard for livestock.
Is it against the law to yell taxi in England?
Technically, it’s against the law for you to yell “Taxi!” to get their attention. If you see a cab with a lit sign, just hold out your arm to signal them.
Who makes London taxi cabs?
Geely Automobile
The TX4 is a purpose-built taxicab (hackney carriage) manufactured by The London Taxi Company, a subsidiary of Geely Automobile of China.
What is the London cab really called?
Hackney Carriage
The London Taxi, or Hackney Carriage, has been a celebrated icon of British life since the 17 th century. It is loved and respected in equal measure around the world.
Who makes London taxi?
Geely
What is the weirdest law in Australia?
Weird Australian Laws
- It is illegal to wear hot pink hot pants after midday on a Sunday.
- It’s an offence to possess 50kgs of potatoes in Western Australia.
- Taxi cabs in Queensland are required to carry a bale of hay in the trunk.
- Bars are required to stable, water and feed the horses of their patrons.
Why is it illegal to have 50kg of potatoes?
Carrying more than 50kg of potatoes in WA The crime has existed since 1946, but it’s unclear why it first came about, but was likely to do with protecting the states commercial activities. All we know is, if you’re hankering for a French fry feast for you and your friends, cross the border into South Australia first.
Is it illegal to flag down a taxi in the UK?
Yes, unless you’re flagging down a black taxi. Don’t flag down a private hire taxi on the street, even if it has a visible license plate and the driver looks okay. It’s not safe to get in an unbooked private hire taxi and it’s illegal for the driver to pick you up if you haven’t booked in advance.