Hackney carriage vehicle body

Learn about your vehicles body.

Your vehicle must have a fixed head type body.

For rear-loading wheelchair access vehicles

Rear-loading wheelchair accessible vehicles do not need a partition and can use one front passenger seat.  

If a partition is fitted it should:

  • extend the full width and height of the vehicle interior
  • have a glazed upper portion without tint, allowing passengers to see the meter
  • include a way for the fare to be paid without leaving the vehicle

For all other vehicle types

If your vehicle is not rear-loading:

  • a partition must separate the rear passengers from the driver and include a way for the fare to be paid without leaving the vehicle
  • the partition should extend the full width and height of the vehicle interior and allow the rear seat occupants to see the meter
  • use of the front passenger seat is not permitted when a partition is installed

Running boards

Running boards are allowed if fitted by the manufacturer and must not increase the vehicle's width at its widest part. The boards should be 5 inches wide and fully usable as a step.