3g Using Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles

The Government White Paper of July 1998 acknowledged that taxis have an important role to play in an integrated public transport system. They are important for those who do not have access to a car and when public transport does not run, for example during the early hours of the morning.

To the user there is little distinction between the terms ‘taxi’ and ‘Private Hire Vehicles’ - they are simply a means to an end. Technically taxis are Hackney carriages which users can hail on-street, whereas Private Hire Vehicles are licensed taxis that the user has to pre-book by telephone or walking into an office.

Taxis and private hire vehicles may also provide an alternative to other forms of public transport for certain work journeys. However, managers should consider carefully the costs of taxi/private hire journeys against other forms of public transport. It may be possible to negotiate discounted rates within taxi or private hire firms for business travel.

Choosing Measures
Travel Plans and Walking
Travel Plans and Cycling
Travelling by Bus
Travelling by Rail
Powered Two-Wheelers
Using Taxis
Car Sharings
Car Clubs
The Place of Cars
Car Park Management Strategy
Managing Business Travel
Changing the Way We Work
Travel Plans and Cleaner Fuels
Travel Plans and Deliveries