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Written question asked by Baroness Stowell of Beeston (Non-affiliated) on Tuesday, 9 March 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 March 2021. It was answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 March 2021 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Pedicabs: Regulation

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to regulate pedicabs.

Answer

Outside London, in England and Wales, pedicabs are treated as taxis for the purposes of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 and Part II of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. Accordingly, pedicabs may be regulated as taxis under the provisions of the 1847 and 1976 Acts.

Within London pedicabs are not treated as taxis for the purpose of the Metropolitan Public Carriage Act 1869, which is the equivalent legislation in London.

The Government is open to seeking opportunities to introduce legislation that enables the regulation of pedicabs in London, when parliamentary time allows.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL14066
Session
2019-21
Related items
Pedicabs: Greater London
Wednesday, 26 May 2021
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Regulation Pedicabs
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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