McNutt v Transport for London
A taxi driver makes a charge for the purposes of s.165(4)(b) Equality Act 2010 when he switches on the taximeter before a disabled passenger and their wheelchair have boarded, thereby imposing a financial liability or commitment, regardless of whether the journey is completed or payment is demanded.
- Parties
- Appellant: Thomas McNutt; Respondent: Transport for London
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 21 February 2019
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal by Way of Case Stated / Judgment on Appeal
- Outcome
- Appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Statutory Interpretation, Taxi Regulation, Discrimination Against Disabled Persons, Equality Act 2010 S.165, Taxi Fare Charging
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Parties
Thomas McNutt
Appellant
Transport for London
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal by Way of Case Stated / Judgment on Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether switching on a taximeter before a disabled passenger boards constitutes making an additional charge under s.165(4)(b) Equality Act 2010
- 2 Whether a criminal offence is committed under s.165(7) if no journey is taken and no money is demanded
Ratio Decidendi
A taxi driver makes a charge for the purposes of s.165(4)(b) Equality Act 2010 when he switches on the taximeter before a disabled passenger and their wheelchair have boarded, thereby imposing a financial liability or commitment, regardless of whether the journey is completed or payment is demanded.
Court Disposition
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Appellant conditionally discharged for twelve months
- Appellant ordered to pay costs of £1000
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