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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent

London’s pedicabs could be forced to turn down music and charge by the minute

Pedicab in London streets at night time
There was overwhelming support for regulation of pedicabs on the capital’s streets during a consultation by TfL earlier this year. Photograph: Christian Sinibaldi/The Guardian

London’s party rickshaws will be told to turn down the music and clock up legitimate fares under plans to regulate the pedicabs, which are known for riotous journeys and ruinous expense.

Transport for London (TfL) is releasing its detailed proposals as it vows to remove unsafe vehicles from the streets after overwhelming support for regulation in an initial consultation earlier this year.

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