Sir Sadiq Khan has sworn London to rid of shady rickshaw drivers who 'light up' tourists from thousands of pounds and cause destruction on the roads by peeling loud music.
As chairman of Transport for London (TFL), Sir Sadiq gave a six -week public consultation on new rules for the carts – who have been flooded with complaints of ignorant tourists whose plans to visit the city were finished in a disaster.
The mayor of London has promised to introduce new regulations to the capital to eliminate these ramps, and to tackle traffic jams and antisocial behavior.
Rickshawas, officially known as pedicabs, are the only form of non -regulated public transport in the city and have no uniform mechanism to control prices.
From their cunning drivers it is said that they light up innocent tourists by relocating the decimal point on credit card machines or by calculating them twice for the short trips in their flashy pedicabs.
As part of the consultation, TFL proposed that Rickshaw rates should be calculated on the basis of how long a journey takes, the distance traveled or a zonal structure as used for traveling on the tube.
The transport body is also considering a license for one year for drivers who are subject to criminal background controls, mandatory vehicle inspections and proof of insurance.
It will also consider whether licenses should contain licenses at certain times of the day for playing loud music, with a decibel cap.
As chairman of Transport for London, Sir Sadiq Khan (photo) has ordered a public consultation of six weeks on new rules for Rickshaws
Rickshaws, officially known as pedicabs, are the only form of non -regulated public transport in London and have no uniform mechanism to control prices
Will Norman, De Walking and Cycling Commissioner Van London, the Telegraph said that TFL had no choice but to regulate the disruptive rickshaw programs.
He said, “Pedicabs must be a fun and sustainable way to see London, but without regulations, some drivers behave unsafe or antisocial and charge the excessive prices.”
The city is hosted for a number of rickshaw companies and many of the vehicles come decorated with different clocks and bells while beating the area with playing pop music.
In recent years, TFL has been flooded with complaints from vulnerable tourists who have been hunted by these unscrupulous drivers, claiming that she was scammed from an amazing £ 1,300.
One rumbled to TFL: 'I was scammed after I took transport from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace.
'We drove a few blocks that went to the palace and something broke. We left the rickshaw and I paid the seller and asked for a receipt. He said, “No.”
Another victim who was the victim of a scam wrote: 'I took a Rickshaw from Mayfair to High Street Kensington and I was charged £ 336 instead of £ 33.60. I believe it was intentional. '
A couple who marked a rickshaw driver to see Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella in the West End was quoted for a ride.
Rickshaw drivers use shady tricks to 'light up' tourists in London in London from thousands of kilos. (Pedicabs file image parked in London)
The city is hosted for a number of rickshaw companies and many of the vehicles are decorated with different clocks and bells while they beat through the area
Happy Days Legend Henry Winkler is one of those who recently warned about the dangers of London Rickshaws
But the theatroad revealed: 'I tapped on my card. It was only in the interval when I checked my online bank app and saw that I had charged £ 94.40. '
Others submitted complaints to say that they had been charged twice, while one pair of £ 296 was invoiced for a 13 -minute trip to the theater.
In July Happy Days -legend Henry Winkler was stunned after being scammed by a rickshaw driver when he visited London with his family.
The 78-year-old, who played the Fonz in the American comedy, posted: 'Neither of those bicycle taxis with him without absolutely negotiating the prize.
“This person in London drove us around in circles and finally to our destination seven blocks removed for $ 170!”
