"Thanks to the Pedicabs (London) Act 2024, new regulations are already in place and will be enforced in stages over the coming year. The big news is that for the first time TfL will enforce a maximum journey charge, meaning that rogue drivers will no longer be able to rip off unsuspecting tourists (in 2022 one man was reportedly charged £500 for a 10-minute journey)."
"Pedicab licences Drivers will have to pay £114 and the pedicab vehicle licensing fee and £100 for a one-year licence. Drivers will be able to apply for licences from 9 March 2026. DBS checks for drivers Drivers must undergo an enhanced DBS check, a full driving licence or valid theory test certificate, meeting English language requirements, passing an assessment of their safety, equality and regulatory understanding and meeting minimum medical standards."
The Pedicabs (London) Act 2024 creates new pedicab regulations to be enforced in stages across the coming year and introduces a maximum journey charge to curb extortionate fares. Drivers must obtain licences, pay required fees, and can apply from 9 March 2026. Drivers must pass enhanced DBS checks, hold a full driving licence or valid theory test certificate, meet English language and minimum medical standards, and pass an assessment of safety, equality and regulatory understanding. Vehicles must be road legal, display a valid pedicab licence identifier and undergo regular safety checks. Operators must maintain a London premises with fire risk assessments, record-keeping and basic DBS checks for staff.
Read at Time Out London
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