London Rickshaw Scam Charged Tourist Staggering $1700 For 1Km Ride; More Scams To Be Careful Of

A new bill will allow Transport for London to clamp down on the only current form of unregulated transport on the capital's roads. (Credit: iStock Photo)

KEY POINTS

• The Licensed Taxi Drivers Association and Met Police say they receive regular reports of tourists being scammed.
• The Conservatives introduced new rules allowing TfL to start regulating drivers who take advantage of passengers in London.

If you've visited Central London at night, you may have noticed the colourful, half-bike, half-chariot tuk-tuks, known as rickshaws, meandering through the streets. While they may seem like a fun way to experience the capital, these rides are increasingly becoming a hotbed for scams, with unsuspecting tourists being charged exorbitant fees for short journeys.