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"London's rickshaw riders are set to face their first-ever regulations, with new rules designed to curb exorbitant fares and excessive noise from pedicabs. Under the forthcoming Transport for London (TfL) scheme, operators will be required to obtain a licence, demonstrate English language proficiency, pass a safety examination, and hold at least a driving theory test certificate. The move follows concerns raised by MPs, who previously described parts of the capital as a "Wild West" due to unregulated pedicabs."
A news outlet solicits donations to fund journalists covering reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech while keeping reporting free of paywalls for all readers. London authorities plan the capital's first regulations for rickshaw and pedicab operators, requiring licences, English language proficiency, a safety examination and at least a driving theory test certificate. MPs previously described parts of the capital as a "Wild West" after tourists faced extortionate fares, including a tourist paying over 450 for a seven-minute trip with two children. Transport for London has proposed capping pedicab fares with a maximum base fare and per-minute charges.
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