§ Mr. Gledhillasked the Home Secretary whether it is with his authority that at night many drivers of taximeter-cabs refuse to take a fare going in the opposite direction to that in which they are driving?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonA cab driver who is plying for hire is not entitled to pick and choose his fares. Misunderstandings sometimes arise at night between would-be hirers and drivers who are returning home (with perhaps almost empty tanks) and are not seeking hirings, but who may nevertheless be willing to take a passenger going in the direction of their home or garage.
§ Mr. Gledhillasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works what purpose the regulation preventing the hiring of a taximeter-cab within the precincts of Hyde Park serves?
§ Mr. HicksRegulations applying to Hyde Park prohibit taxis loitering or ranking in the Park to attract fares. The Regulations do not prevent the hiring of a cab available for hire when it is passing through the park.