Practice question

What is the 'hire and reward' concept that distinguishes a PHC from a private car?

  1. A PHC operates for commercial gain (hire and reward) — the driver receives payment for transporting passengers — whereas a private car is used only for personal, non-commercial travel
  2. A PHC must be rented from a car rental company; a private car is personally owned
  3. A PHC must display a yellow-plate number; a private car has red plates
  4. A PHC has special modifications for passenger safety; a private car does not

Answer: A — A PHC operates for commercial gain (hire and reward) — the driver receives payment for transporting passengers — whereas a private car is used only for personal, non-commercial travel

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