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Issue Summary
Nickie Aiken is proposing a bill to regulate pedicabs in London, addressing safety concerns for passengers and residents. Nickie Aiken is discussing the Pedicabs (London) Bill, which aims to regulate pedicabs in London.
Action Requested
The bill seeks to introduce licensing requirements for pedicab drivers and vehicles through Transport for London, ensuring that they undergo background checks, training, and vehicle inspections. This would enable enforcement actions against unlicensed or unsafe operators.
Key Facts
- Pedicabs are the only form of public transport in London without regulation by TfL.
- A tourist couple was charged £380 for a 0.8-mile trip, compared to an Uber fare of £7.
- Westminster City Council and other councils lack enforcement powers under current legislation.
- The Bill aims to provide licensing where drivers must prove safety and vehicles undergo MOT checks.
- There have been 4,000 representations made about the issue from constituents in Soho and Covent Garden.
- Pedicabs are currently unregulated despite being on London's streets for about 30 years.
- Transport for London estimates there to be approximately 400 pedicabs in operation, while other estimates reach up to 1,400.
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