Strange but interesting!
Feb 9, 2022 12:55:50 #
So I thought I might share this with you all, something you may not have known.
There is a law in the UK that all black (taxi cabs) must carry a hay bale in their trunk. The law is approximately 200 years old, and dates to the time when taxi cabs, (Hackney Carriages) were powered by horses, and many drivers neglected to feed them often enough. The law was put in place so as to ensure that they always had something to feed them with. The law is still in place to this day, (although no longer enforced)! Have a great day all, (and don't forget to feed your horses)!
Ray.
There is a law in the UK that all black (taxi cabs) must carry a hay bale in their trunk. The law is approximately 200 years old, and dates to the time when taxi cabs, (Hackney Carriages) were powered by horses, and many drivers neglected to feed them often enough. The law was put in place so as to ensure that they always had something to feed them with. The law is still in place to this day, (although no longer enforced)! Have a great day all, (and don't forget to feed your horses)!
Ray.
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Feb 9, 2022 17:57:47 #
RiJoRi wrote:
How many horsepower is your engine? 😂
--Rich
--Rich
Lolol! I believe it's a massive 2hp! 🤳 (gonna look it up)!
Feb 10, 2022 08:58:18 #
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Feb 10, 2022 09:29:27 #
Paul Walsh wrote:
But still well after the horses were out of the picture.Sorry to burst your bubble but that rule was repealed in 1976!
Feb 10, 2022 09:42:47 #
Canonuser
Loc: UK and South Africa
This law used to exist but was rescinded at least forty years ago under a piece of legislation that removed many other redundant UK laws.
Feb 10, 2022 12:38:05 #
Feb 10, 2022 13:47:06 #
KindaSpikey wrote:
So I thought I might share this with you all, some... (show quote)
Feed the horses, oh yes, it is called gasoline.
Feb 10, 2022 15:23:10 #
RightOnPhotography
Loc: Quebec,QC
RiJoRi wrote:
How many horsepower is your engine? 😂
--Rich
--Rich
It depends on how well you feed your horses 😁
Feb 10, 2022 17:12:05 #
Also,in London, the taxie drivers must pass a test on the "Book", the map of London streets, if you don't pass the test proving you know where every street in located in London, you don"t get a taxy license!
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