US EditionLondon Pedicab Regulation Moves Forward After Public Backs Tackling 'Wild West' Rip-Off Fares and Safety Fears
- Pedicabs in London will face new regulations due to public support for safety measures and fair pricing, as Transport for London moves forward with new rules.
- A consultation found that 75% of respondents feel unsafe using pedicabs, while 95% support criminal background checks for drivers.
- The proposed regulations include age limits, licensing requirements, and insurance mandates for drivers, addressing concerns about safety and high fares.
- Authorities emphasize that regulations are needed to ensure safe and fair practices for pedicab services in London.
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The Independent
TfL set to regulate pedicabs in London for the first time amid safety concerns
A survey of 7,700 people has found overwhelming support for regulation.
TfL to regulate pedicabs after survey shows majority feel unsafe - southlondon.co.uk
Transport for London (TfL) is pressing ahead with plans to regulate pedicabs in London for the first time. The transport authority published a report on its consultation to regulate rickshaws in the capital showing 75 per cent of respondents did not feel safe in one. Some 95 per cent of respondents said pedicab drivers should be required to pass UK criminal background checks, bringing them into line with taxi and private hire vehicle drivers whi…
TfL presses forward with plans to regulate pedicabs in London for the first time following public consultation - London Post
Transport for London (TfL) has announced the next steps for regulating pedicabs in London after publishing the results of a consultation held earlier this year, which contained proposals to regulate pedicabs in London for the first time. Bringing pedicabs into regulation will make them safer, ensuring that they are driven, maintained and operated in a safe and professional manner. The report shows the public’s overwhelming support for regulation…
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