‘It’s like a jungle’: London’s pedicab cyclists welcome licences but not price controls

Edward and Tiffany, from California, rode in a pedicab twice during their trip to London. ‘We love these,’ Edward said. Photograph: Christian Sinibaldi/The Guardian

On their last night in London, and for the second time on their trip, tourists Edward and Tiffany, from California, jumped into a pedal-powered taxi cab, commonly referred to as pedicabs. “We just want to experience all the culture of London and we love these,” Edward said, pointing at the bike decorated in faux fur and neon lights.

“I started off selling food in the streets, so for me to be able to support him, it’s important. I know he’ll probably have a family he’s supporting, so it’s nice to just give back to the people,” he said.