Overview

The Pedicabs Bill aims to regulate the pedicab industry in England and Wales by introducing licensing and registration requirements for businesses and riders, setting standards for pedicabs, and clarifying their legal status on roads and pavements. The bill also outlines penalties for non-compliance.

Description

This bill grants the appropriate national authority (the Secretary of State for England, and the Welsh Ministers for Wales) the power to create regulations governing pedicabs. These regulations will cover various aspects, including:

• Licensing and Registration: Licensing or registration of pedicab businesses, pedicabs themselves, and pedicab riders will be implemented.
• Restrictions on Activities: Authorities can prohibit or restrict pedicab activities in their areas, considering factors defined in the regulations.
• Amendments to Existing Legislation: The bill will amend existing road traffic legislation to explicitly include pedicabs, particularly concerning parking and bus lane regulations.
• Pedicab Standards: Regulations will address aspects such as construction, maintenance, fare levels, receipt provision, advertisement display, passenger limits, accident reporting, and the prohibition of soliciting.
• Enforcement: The bill outlines penalties for breaking regulations, including fines (level 3 or level 5 depending on the offence), and allows for the seizure and forfeiture of pedicabs in certain circumstances.

Government Spending

The bill states that any expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State under this Act, and any increase in sums payable under other Acts attributable to this Act, will be paid from money provided by Parliament. No specific figures are provided.

Groups Affected

• Pedicab Businesses: Will be subject to licensing and registration requirements, potentially affecting their costs and operations.
• Pedicab Riders: Will be subject to licensing and registration, and will need to comply with regulations concerning fares, safety, and conduct.
• Local Authorities: Will be responsible for enforcing the regulations, incurring costs for licensing, monitoring, and enforcement.
• Passengers: May benefit from increased safety and standards, as well as clearer fare structures.
• Law Enforcement: Will be responsible for enforcing the regulations and dealing with infractions.

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