Proposal to Introduce Mandatory Card Payment Facilities in Hackney Carriages
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A committee considered it
Public Protection Committee
Proposal to Introduce Mandatory Card Payment Facilities in Hackney Carriages
RESOLVED – That: (1) The Committee approves a consultation exercise seeking views on the introduction of mandatory card readers in hackney carriages; (2) a subsequent report will be presented to the committee to present the outcome of the consultation exercise.
A committee considered it
Public Protection Committee
Proposal to Introduce Mandatory Card Payment Facilities in Hackney Carriages (Taxis)
RESOLVED – That: The following conditions be added to the hackney carriage conditions of licence: - All hackney carriages must have an electronic payment device to accept debit/credit card and contactless payments. As a minimum, Visa and MasterCard must be accepted; - The electronic payment device must be kept in the vehicle, be fully operational and available for immediate use at all times the vehicle is being used for hire and reward (including whilst standing or plying for hire); - All hackney carriages must display prominent signage to prospective passengers that states card and con…
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