The LGA would support the use of the national register of licence revocations and refusals (NR3) for pedicab licensing.
We would urge TfL to consult with the relevant London boroughs to ensure that the work already being done by councils to tackle pedicab-related anti-social behaviour and safety concerns is taken into consideration when deciding the regulatory framework. It also stipulates that ‘Transport for London must consult whoever it considers appropriate’ before making pedicab regulations. Transport for London already have vast experience in taxi and PHV licensing, so we support this approach. The Bill makes provisions for Transport for London (TfL) to be the licensing authority for pedicabs in public places in Greater London. We believe that any vehicle, of any form or size including pedicabs, which operates by providing private transport services for the public, should require a licence and fall within the taxi/PHV regulatory framework in some capacity. Licensing is an important community safety tool and the lack of effective regulation for pedicabs poses safeguarding risks, particularly to vulnerable groups using them. There have been many incidents of pedicabs causing road issues, noise nuisance and many other issues within the areas they operate. They do not need a licence to operate, are able to set their own prices and are not subject to any official checks on the safety and ability of their drivers, or the road worthiness of their vehicles.
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This should cover the full range of safeguarding, market and enforcement issues that need addressing to the benefit of both passengers and the trade.Īs things stand, pedicabs are exempt from the regulations which cover taxi and private hire vehicle licensing. We are urging the Department for Transport to bring forward a comprehensive Taxi and PHV Licensing Reform Bill to replace the current outdated legislation and make the licensing system for taxis and PHVs fit for the 21st century.Piecemeal changes to legislation in recent years have not kept pace with rapid advances in technology, such as pedicabs, which have changed the way transport operates in the 21st century. The LGA has consistently called for urgent reform to the outdated legislation that governs taxi and PHV licensing.We support the objective of making use of this type of database mandatory under the Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles Bill and, if pedicab licensing is introduced, this should also fall within the scope of the database. NAFN is a shared service which supports public authorities to tackle fraud and share intelligence. In 2018, the LGA funded the development of the National Register of Licence Revocations and Refusals (NR3), which is hosted by the National Anti-Fraud Network (NAFN).It is also crucial that this new licensing framework is in line with the Department for Transport’s taxi and private hire vehicle statutory standards, which seek to ensure that licensing authorities have robust safeguarding processes in place to protect vulnerable passengers.We would urge Transport for London, as the named licensing authority in the Bill, to consult with the relevant London boroughs to ensure that the work already being done by councils to tackle pedicab-related anti-social behaviour and safety concerns is taken into consideration when deciding the regulatory framework.We believe that any vehicle, of any form or size including pedicabs, which provides private transport services for the public, should require a licence and fall within the taxi/PHV regulatory framework in some capacity. Licensing is an important tool to ensure anyone using a vehicle offering private transport services is kept safe. Councils play an important role, alongside police and other partners, in protecting their communities and ensuring that they are safe places to live.Councils have been made aware of various issues involving pedicabs, including unsafe driving, noise nuisance and pavement parking. They do not need a licence to operate, are able to set their own prices and are not subject to checks on the safety and ability of their drivers, or the road worthiness of their vehicles. Currently, pedicabs are exempt from the regulations which cover taxis and private hire vehicles.
We understand that this Bill also has the support of many councils in London. The LGA welcomes this Bill, which will regulate pedicabs and improve the safety of passengers.
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