S.L. 499.59 Art. 33Electric mini cabs.

(1) Only new electrically propelled vehicles which conform with the provisions of these regulations, other than -

(a) regulation 20(1)(a), (b), (e), (g) to (j);

(b) regulation 20(f) in respect of electric power assisted pedal cycles;

(c) regulation 21(3) and (4);

(d) regulation 23(2); and

(e) regulation 34(5), shall be licensed as electric mini cabs by the Authority in terms of these regulations: Provided that electric power assisted pedal cycles shall only be registered with the Authority in terms of the Low-Powered Vehicles and Pedal Cycles Regulations.

(2) Unless otherwise specifically provided, the provisions of these regulations which regulate taxis shall apply mutatis mutandis to the licensing and operation of electric mini cabs and accordingly any references which include taxis in these regulations shall be deemed to include a reference to electric mini cabs, provided that the following regulations shall not be applicable to the operation of electric mini cabs:

(a) regulations 34, and 35 to 46: Provided that the driver of an electric mini cabs shall comply with the requirements of regulation 42(2) and

(3) and shall give to the hirer a fiscal receipt at the end of any hire;

(b) regulation 47(2); and

(c) regulation 58(2) to (4).