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[In February, a pedicab driver was made to
hand money back after charging £180 for a three minute ride. A spokesperson for the Mayor of London said: "The Mayor is clear that there must be significant improvement to the way pedicabs operate."] [Transport Secretary Grant Shapps told MPs on Wednesday his department planned to introduce legislation to control the "wild west" of pedicabs. The London Pedicab Operators Association said licensing was overdue. Pedicab operators, drivers and their vehicles are not licensed in London. The pedal-powered rickshaws, often with flashing lights and music, are a regular sight in the West End where riders offer rides to tourists, shoppers and clubbers. But some have been accused of charging extortionate fees and playing loud music. Speaking to MPs on the Transport Select Committee, Mr Shapps said: "We will be introducing in this next session law to control the wild west of pedicabs or rickshaws, particularly in London where there isn't legislation which accurately enables any type of licensing or control. "I think it's high time." Legislation could force pedicab operators to get a licence and follow rules on prices and safety.] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-61283306 Report on BBC1 London News yesterday Last edited by arista; 01-05-2022 at 12:16 PM. |
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