S.L. 499.59 Art. 20Specifications for taxis.

(1) A motor vehicle shall not be licensed as a taxi unless:

(a) it is a new motor vehicle:

Provided that this condition shall not apply to vehicles that are already licensed as taxis on the day of coming * into force of these regulations ;

(b) it has an engine capacity of at least 1400cc provided that this condition shall not apply to hybrid vehicles or electric vehicles;

(c) it has ample leg space and head room;

(d) it is fitted with adequate internal lighting;

(e) it is equipped by a fully functional air-conditioning system;

(f) it is a right-hand drive motor vehicle;

(g) it is fitted with a taximeter in a place which is clearly visible to passengers;

(h) it is fitted with a two-way communication system;

(i) it is fitted with a vehicle tracking device; and

(j) it is fitted with an emergency button, or more, which is within easy reach of both passengers and the taxi driver.

(2) Vehicles registered as taxis may also be fitted with a surveillance camera.

*refers to the coming into force of L.N. 433 of 2015 - 24th December, 2015.

(3) The devices mentioned in paragraphs (g), (h), (i) and (j) of sub-regulation (1) and in sub-regulation (2) shall conform to the Technical Specifications for Taxi Peripheral Devices published by the Authority from time to time.