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Here's the spec requirements for a taximeter: http://content.tfl.gov.uk/taximeter-specification-1.pdf http://content.tfl.gov.uk/taximeter-specification-1.pdf T
by alexfoo 9y ago
Here's the spec requirements for a taximeter: http://content.tfl.gov.uk/taximeter-specification-1.pdf http://content.tfl.gov.uk/taximeter-specification-1.pdf
There's no requirement to log information (let alone store it for future upload), only that the taximeter is audited (for distance accuracy) every 12 months or so, and that it has updated fare structures (which modern ones do over GSM/GPRS).
- Nursie 9y agoInteresting, that would appear to be something of an oversight.
- Nursie 9y agoEven more interesting - https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/taxis-and-private-hire/accepting-card-payments https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/taxis-and-private-hire/accepting... "Every driver must accept card and contactless payments and provide receipts for those payments upon request. All taxis must have a fully working TfL-approved fixed card payment device fitted within the passenger compartment - a handheld-only device will not be sufficient to meet the licensing requirements. Any taxi found not to meet the requirement will be issued with an unfit notice, which will remain in place until the requirement is fulfilled and the vehicle is presented for inspection." So it looks like either the story was a little old, or the cab was in violation of the rules.
- Sephiroth87 9y agoI guess that would be the first time someone violated rules...