Transport for London (TfL) plans to enhance regulation of pedicabs following a survey indicating that 75% of nearly 7,700 respondents feel unsafe using them. The proposals include mandatory insurance and criminal background checks for drivers, as well as possible music volume controls. Over 96% of participants support limitations on music from pedicabs. The implementation could begin in 2026, subject to follow-up consultations. These steps come after increasing public and parliamentary demands for regulation, leading to the Pedicabs (London) Act which empowers TfL to establish these guidelines.
Helen Chapman, TfL's director of Licensing & Regulation, said: Pedicabs can provide a unique and green way to see the capital. However, they have an impact on the safety of the road network and are currently unregulated.
TfL are considering the introduction of insurance requirements, alongside safety equipment mandates. The proposals could come into force from 2026 but will become more detailed over the coming months.
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