In message , at 17:07:43 on Sun, 4 Oct
2015, Neil Williams remarked:

One of the main complaints in London is that they lurk around places
where people might want a cab, and then presumably get the customer to
book them on the spot. That's the reason for the 5-minute timeout
proposed in the consultation.

God forbid they should do anything convenient for the user.

That "convenience" would turn the minicab regulations on their head.
--
Roland Perry