What is a “private passenger car”?

1. A public motor vehicle, designed to carry eight passengers, licensed as a public vehicle
2. Correct answer: A private motor vehicle, designed to carry up to eight passengers, apart from the driver and stated on the vehicle license private vehicle.
3. A motor vehicle, designed to carry ten passengers, licensed as a private vehicle
4. A private motor vehicle, designed to carry at least twelve passengers, licensed as a private vehicle

WhyA private car carries up to 8 passengers besides the driver and is registered as private. More passengers, or public use, makes it a different type.