67Meaning of hire car

67 Meaning of hire car A hire car is a vehicle (other than a bus, taxi, rideshare vehicle or demand responsive service vehicle) that— (a) is used, or is intended to be used, for the transport of passengers under a contract; and (b) does not stand or ply for hire for the transport of passengers along a road or road related area; and includes a restricted hire car. Note References to hire car include a restricted hire car unless the contrary intention otherwise appears (see Legislation Act, s 155).