Key Facts

• Amendment 9 is proposed.
• It would amend page 1, line 8 of the bill.
• The amendment requires TfL to have regard to Secretary of State’s guidance when making or exercising functions under pedicab regulations.
• Amendment 1 requires Transport for London to carry out a public consultation before making pedicab regulations.
• Amendments 2, 7, and 5 require consultations with the London Pedicab Operators Association, Cycling UK, and local authorities.
• New clause 3 enables TfL to include enhanced DBS checks as a condition of licensing for pedicab drivers or operators.
• Pedicabs are considered essential to London’s nightlife and economy.
• Cycling UK has a membership of 70,000 cyclists.
• Draft regulations were circulated late, after the deadline for tabling amendments had passed.
• Pedicabs should be able to charge per passenger due to differing cycling effort required.
• TfL seeks to regulate fares even in private hire situations, conflicting with their stance on other private vehicles.
• The MP has tabled amendments requiring Transport for London to consult specific organizations and consider national guidance before making regulations.
• Amendment 19 suggests a six-month timeframe for issuing government guidance after the Bill receives Royal Assent.
• Pedal Me supports the Pedicabs (London) Bill.
• Pedal Me ensures its drivers are properly checked and safe.
• Pedal Me conducts regular safety checks on its vehicles.
• Gale has been campaigning for proper regulation of pedicabs for over 20 years.
• Amendment 15 ensures police constables or traffic officers have the power to immobilise and seize rogue pedicabs proportionately.
• Amendment 18 defines power-assisted pedicabs as electrically assisted cycles under specific regulations.
• Amendment 11 aims to include guidance on objectives such as health, environmental benefits alongside safety for pedicab operators.
• Labour supports the Bill but seeks improvements in two areas: pedicab infrastructure and driver disclosure.
• Amendment 8 would allow TfL to use licence fees for investment in infrastructure like designated ranks.
• Enhanced DBS checks are proposed through new clause 3.
• Labour's Amendment 8 aims to provide a revenue stream for pedicab infrastructure.
• New clauses 1 to 3 focus on the safety of children and vulnerable adults using pedicabs.
• TfL has proposed basic and enhanced DBS checks, with preference for enhanced checks for pedicab drivers.
• Section 177 of the Policing and Crime Act 2017 would be amended to cover pedicabs under statutory guidance on safeguarding.
• The Minister addresses amendments 21, 6, and 7 from Richmond Park.
• Clause 7(2) addresses concerns raised by Wakefield's new clause 1.
• DBS checks are covered through the Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) Regulations 2002 and Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 amendments.
• The Home Office and Ministry of Justice are considering proposals for changes to eligibility criteria.
• The Pedicabs (London) Bill aims to regulate pedicabs in London.
• TfL recognises the need for regulations to improve safety and minimise negative impacts on London, including congestion and public nuisance.
• The Bill has cross-party support and has been worked on for over 20 years.
• The Bill will regulate the pedicab industry in London.
• TfL has indicated that it does not currently have the powers to mandate enhanced DBS checks under clause 2(6)(a).
• Proposed new clauses 1 to 3 aimed to incorporate enhanced DBS checks into TfL’s regulations.
• Hon. Friend Nickie Aiken thanked for her work on the Bill.
• London Pedicab Operators Association helped put questions regarding the Bill.
• Cycling UK assisted in questioning the legislation.
• Legislation took 20 years to get to this stage.