Part 5: Permits for automated passenger services Section 83: Disapplication of taxi, private hire vehicle and bus legislation
The Law Commissions recommended a new permit scheme which disapplied existing legislation to provide operators of automated passenger services with a safe harbour from existing taxi, private hire vehicle, and public service vehicle legislation given the uncertainty regarding how these might apply in the absence of a driver. This section disapplies relevant existing taxi, private hire vehicle and bus legislation insofar as a permit holder is providing an automated passenger service in areas and vehicle types specified in the permit.  For example, a vehicle used to carry passengers for hire under a permit could not be prosecuted for unlawfully plying for hire.